It's not too big a job, just a matter of dropping the front & rear propshafts & VCU off in one piece and disconnecting them from each other. I didn't try to get the bearings off though, I bought new ones. I wouldn't recommend getting a second hand VCU 'cause you can't check it until its all...

I had the same problem without realising it was a problem, the end result being a knackered VCU & IRD - see thread "clunking noise when reversing". Having now replaced both, I sail into parking spaces on full lock with no braking effect. Try jacking up the rear offside wheel, releasing the...

I get your drift!!!

I get the impression you're not in love with the Freelander Mad Hat Man!!

Finally found out where the problem lay, traced the clunking down to the IRD- goosed!! :( Did the tippex test on the VCU, was able to turn it, just, with the aid of a long steel bar through the CV joint and a lot of brute force and ignorance - also goosed!! :eek: replaced the bearings as well...

Thanks for that. The sound does seem to be coming from the front though. Having done a search a suggestion has been the IRD but how can you tell without first replacing it? I'm still puzzled why it would only happen when locking the wheel over if it is the IRD as surely that wouldn't affect...

I'm puzzled and hope someone out there can help me. A loud clunking noise has suddenly developed when I reverse and lock the wheel over; it's ok when going straight. It happens from about half lock in each direction and makes the vehicle judder as if it the wheel has gone over something...