Published: 22-Dec-2014

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-01

Front Suspension

Rear Lower Arm Bush (G1605583)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 60.35.36
  • Hydra bush - lower control arm - vehicle set - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.80
  • USED WITHINS
  • 60.35.36.47
  • Hydra bush - lower control arm - vehicle set - renew - with Dynamic Response fitted
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.90
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E75373

204-598

Hydraulic cylinder 10t

E55148

204-535/2

Remover front lower arm rear bush

E55147

204-535/1

Receiver front lower arm front bush

E55149

204-535/4

Remover plate front lower arm rear bush

E55150

204-535/3

Installer front lower arm rear bush

E55151

204-535/5

Installer/depth setter front lower arm rear bush

Removal
NOTES:

  • If installing the rear bushes, both rear bushes must be installed.

  • Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

  • Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details


The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Make sure that the tire pressures are correct and that the vehicle is at the correct ride height. For additional information, refer to: Ride Height Adjustments (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, General Procedures).
  2. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. E154648
    Remove the clips and trim for access to the lower arm camber bolts.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with dynamic suspension

  1. E154718
    Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links and rotate bar upwards to access lower arm bolts.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. E154658
    Mark the position of the bolts in relation to the chassis brackets making note of the original position.
  2. CAUTION:

    Make sure the lower arm is supported. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the ball joint.

    E154649
    Remove lower arm camber bolts and the lower damper bolt and rotate arm downwards for access.
  3. E154650
    Using a suitable transmission jack, support the lower arm in the position illustrated.
  4. NOTE:

    Mark the new bush to aid correct orientation on installation.

    E154651
    Mark alignment of original bush prior to removal.
  5. CAUTION:

    Make sure correct alignment is maintained whilst carrying out the step.

    E154652
    Using the special tools, remove the bush.
Installation

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure correct alignment is maintained whilst carrying out the step.

    E154653
    Using the special tools install the bush.
  2. NOTE:

    Do not tighten the bolts at this stage.

    E154649
    Install the lower front arm.
  3. E154989
    Set the height distance between the centre of the half shaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 462 mm (18.19") before tightening lower arm bolts.
  4. E154649
    Attach the lower arm.
      • Align the bolts to the marks made previously.
      • Tighten the lower arm camber bolts to 275 Nm.
      • Tighten the shock absorber and spring assembly to lower arm bolt to 300 Nm.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with dynamic suspension

  1. E154718
    Connect both stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar.
      • Install new nuts and tighten to 175 Nm.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. E154648
    Refit the trim.
  2. Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.