Published: 27-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-01

Front Suspension

Lower Arm Bush (G2249382)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Special Tool(s)

E55147

204-535-01

Bushing, Receiver

E55148

204-535-02

Bushing, Remover and Installation Tool

E55150

204-535-03

Lower Arm Rear Bush Replacer

E55149

204-535-04

Remover/Replacer - Bushes Lower Rear Arm

E55151

204-535-05

Installer/Depth Setter Lower Arm Rear Bush

E87737

204-536/2

Remover/Installer, Bushing

E55144

204-536-01

Remover/Installer, Bushing

E55146

204-536-03

Remover/Installer, Bushing

E156593

204-598

Hydraulic Cylinder 10t

Part(s)

StepPart nameQualificationQuantity
Step 4Stabilizer bar link upper and lower nutsVehicles with dynamic suspension2
Removal
NOTES:

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

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

  • Note orientation 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.
    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. NOTE:

    Discard the nuts.

    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. Refer to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  2. Secure lower arm in a suitable vice or similar to carry out the following steps.
  3. NOTE:

    Mark the new bush to aid correct orientation on installation.

    E156441
    Mark alignment of original bush prior to removal.
  4. CAUTION:

    The bush flanges need to be removed to allow bush removal.

    E156440
    Remove the lower arm front bushing flanges.
  5. CAUTION:

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

    E156438
    Using the special tools, remove the bush.
    Special Tool(s): 204-536-01, 204-598, 204-536/2
  6. NOTE:

    Mark the new bush to aid correct orientation on installation.

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

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

    E154652
    Using the special tools, remove the bush.
    Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-535-01, 204-535-02, 204-535-04
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.
    Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-535-03, 204-535-05
  2. CAUTION:

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

    E156439
    Using the special tools install the bush.
    Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-536-01, 204-536-03
  3. Refer to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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

  1. E154718
    Connect both stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Install and tighten new nuts.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link upper and lower nuts Quantity: 2.
    Torque: 115Nm

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

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