Landrover Puma MT82 Gearbox Output Shaft repair with LOF Clutches one piece shaft.

This Landrover came to a stop towing a trailer on a busy dual carriageway.
We came to the conclusion the gearbox output shaft must have failed, so we managed to get our hands on the LOF Clutches one piece output shaft solution. We managed to replace this in the vehicle without having to take the gearbox out which we think saved us a lot of work. Heres a step by step showing how we did the job.

[@bentop9282]

Where about are you based? Need to get mine changed

[@mlc4x433]

We're near to Corby

[@druesteele]

Great video thanks for posting! Roughly how long did this take you? And do you think it would be doable with the Landy on 4 wheel ramps rather than a big post lift? Thanks!

[@mlc4x433]

Hi mate, it took about 4 hours to do it on the lift. It will be awkward on ramps as the height is not so comfortable to work at. I have pulled plenty of transfer boxes off with the truck on the ground so as long as you can lift the transfer box without hurting yourself you'll be fine. It will take a bit longer but definitely doable without a lift.

[@druesteele]

Ah okay thanks. Do you think it would be easier to drop the gearbox and transfer case as one unit? I’m thinking of biting the bullet and getting a new clutch in there at the same time unless it’s impossibly difficult

[@mlc4x433]

It's a heavy lump to manhandle and I would take transfer off anyway to make easier. if clutch is OK I wouldn't, depends how it feels and how many miles on it/type of use

[@druesteele]

Okay thanks, understood. Basically there is backlash when changing gears which I’m 90% sure is the output shaft. But also a slight rattle when in neutral and clutch pedal is up so I’m thinking the clutch/something in there is on the way out. 100k miles. Normal driving and infrequent heavy towing. I think I’m about 70% convinced I’m going to attempt myself…!

[@mlc4x433]

The gearbox is not any heavier than the transfer box, it's more awkward to get lined up with the clutch. You probably should change release bearing cylinder when you change clutch as it will fail straight after if you don't. I know because it happened to me