What is a IRD on a Landrover Freelander?
IRD stands for Intermediate Reduction Drive. It’s effectively a fixed ratio transfer box which takes the output power from the gearbox (driven by the engine) and passes it to the front and rear wheels. Drive to the front wheels is split via a differential within the IRD.
Do Freelanders have low range?
The Freelander also lacks a low range gearbox and a differential lock (“diff lock”). This is not as serious as it might sound at first, due to the introduction of the innovative Hill Descent Control (HDC).
How do I change my defender transfer box?
Oil needs ti be drained.
- Remove cubby box, and middle seat box cover plate.
- Remove center exhaust box.
- Remove prop shafts.
- Remove handbrake drum (this makes handling of the box far easier).
- Disconnect hi/low and diff lock.
- Release exhaust temperature sensors and harness from brackets.
- Undo 5 bolts/ nuts from studs.
What is a Haldex Freelander 2?
If you own a Freelander 2* or an Evoque*, it will have a Haldex all-wheel drive system that allows your vehicle to automatically distribute the power between the front and rear wheels.
How does an lt230 work?
Operated by the short lever in the cab, it locks the differential so that both propshafts rotate together, and are no longer independent of each other. So, if the rear axle now loses grip, the front axle will still be driven, keeping the vehicle moving(usually).
What does a viscous coupler do?
A viscous coupling is a mechanical device which transfers torque and rotation by the medium of a viscous fluid.
Where is the Haldex unit on Freelander 2?
Freelander 2 Haldex System fuse in the Boot area next to spare wheel.
Does Freelander 2 have Haldex?
Freelander 2 – Rear Differential Haldex Pump The Haldex pump sits inbetween the propshaft and the rear differential and applies the torque to the diff when pulling away or during slow speed manoeuvring.
What is Land Rover transfer box?
The transfer box is the heart of the beam axle Land Rovers’ four-wheel drive system. It transfers the drive (from the gearbox) across and out at the front and rear of the transfer casing to drive the propshafts to the front and rear axles.
What should I do if my Freelander power transfer unit is damaged?
If your Freelander Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / transfer box / front differential is damaged we can supply you with an uprated reconditioned unit.
How do I know if my Freelander 2 has a problem?
A problem with the Freelander 2 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)/ transfer box / front differential will generally show itself in two different ways: You may hear a whining noise from the front of your Freelander, a little like road noise, which tends to get louder when you place the Freelander under load, such as when you are accelerating.
What can damage my power transfer unit / transfer box?
In most cases damage to your power transfer unit / transfer box / front differential is caused by mismatched tyres. It is very important on a Freelander 2 drivetrain for the tyre sizes to be matched between the front and rear axles.