Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-02

Rear Suspension

Lower Arm (G2249412)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 64.35.54
  • Arm assembly - lower - one side - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.70
  • USED WITHINS

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 8Stabilizer bar link retaining nuts1
Removal
  1. 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.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire.
  3. CAUTION:

    Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.

    E55171
    Release the stabilizer bar link. Remove and discard the retaining nut.
  4. Loosen the 2 lower arm bolts.
  5. Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm. Remove the nut and bolt.
  6. Release the parking brake cable.
  7. Remove the 2 lower arm bolts.
  8. CAUTION:

    Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

    Release the knuckle from the lower arm. Remove the bolt.
  9. E55172
    Remove the lower arm.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure that bumpstop inserts are fitted on both sides of the front bushing prior to installation of the arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the bushing.

    NOTE:

    Bumpstop inserts are installed to both sides of the bushing.

    E155405
    Check the bumpstop inserts are correctly installed.
  2. Install the lower arm. Fit the bolts but do not fully tighten at this stage.
  3. CAUTION:

    Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

    Connect the lower arm to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the bolt.
    Torque: 175Nm
  4. Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm. Tighten the nut and bolt.
    Torque: 300Nm
  5. E59036
    Set the height, between the center of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim, to 463 mm (18.23'').
  6. Tighten the lower arm bolts.
    Torque: 275Nm
  7. Secure the parking brake cable.
  8. Connect the stabilizer link. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link retaining nuts Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  9. Install the wheel and tire. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm
  10. Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.
    Refer to: Four Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).