98 RR Tranny/T-CAse-Rear Diff?

[bigtimer24]

Hello all,

I have a new problem. My 98 Range Rover Dropped the front shaft somewhere on the freeway doing about 70 mph. Had no idea, thought i hit something on the road. The thud of the shaft was hard and fast. Pulled over and noticed that the shaft snapped at the u-joint section shearing off on each ends where it's bolted to the front diff and the t-case mounts. I managed to drive home since I was only 4 miles away.

I just got my new front shaft to install and now a new problem has developed. I put the truck in reverse to back it up a bit and get this clunking sound coming from the rear. The rear shaft is spinning, but the truck won't move. After moving the wheel blocks, I noticed that the truck started to role while in park on a small decline in my garage. Could it be the T-Case, Rear Diff, Transmission...? I get no faults on the dash. Any ideas on what that might be..?

 

[bigtimer24]

Update: I installed the front shaft and I no longer get the clunking, grinding sound. I'm still going to check/ drain the rear diff to see if it's silver. Anything else I might be missing...? I'll keep you all posted.

 

[joey]

Sounds like the center diff or in your case the viscous coupling may not have liked running without a front driveshaft.

 

[bigtimer24]

Where is the viscous coupling located..? Is this something you recommend me replacing..? If so, how hard would it be to do it myself..? I just ordered a shop manual so I can see what I'm getting myself into.

 

[joey]

the Viscous is your center differential, I hate to point to other sites for info, but I would try www.rangerovers.net