Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-06

Ride and Handling Optimization

Rear Stabilizer Bar (G2249454)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 64.35.08
  • Stabilizer Bar - Renew
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  • 1.70
  • USED WITHINS
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  • Anti roll bar - ACE - rear - renew
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Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 5Fuel pipe seal kit1
Installation Step 3Rear stabilizer bar to subframe bolts4
Installation Step 4Stabilizer bar link upper nut1
Installation Step 7Stabilizer bar link upper nut1
Removal
CAUTIONS:

  • Do not remove or loosen the 6 bolts on the stabilizer bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to or failure of the stabilizer bar.

  • It is possible to install the stabilizer bar incorrectly. Note the position of the stabilizer bar before removal.

  • Dynamic Response system components are manufactured to very precise tolerances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the Dynamic Response system.

  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 rear bumper cover.
    Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
  6. CAUTIONS:

    • Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

    • Make sure the actuator fluid lines are not damaged or kinked during removal or installation.

    NOTE:

    Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

    E57981
    Position container to collect fluid loss. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the plastic spacer washers. Remove and discard the O-ring seals. Install blanking caps to the exposed ports. Disconnect the fluid lines from the actuator.
  7. CAUTION:

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

    E52216
    Remove the 2 nuts. Release both stabilizer bar links.
  8. E52217
    Remove the 8 bolts. Remove the body mount retaining bolts.
  9. CAUTION:

    Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mount.

    Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts. Raise the body.
  10. E52218
    Remove the 2 rear body mounts.
  11. E52219
    Remove and discard the 4 bolts. Remove the 2 clamps. Remove the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly bushings.
  12. NOTE:

    Note the fitted position.

    With assistance, remove the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure the stabilizer bar is correctly installed.

    With assistance, install the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly.
  2. Install the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly bushings.
  3. Install the stabilizer bar clamps. Tighten the 4 retaining bolts.
    Renew Part: Rear stabilizer bar to subframe bolts Quantity: 4.
    Torque: 62Nm
  4. CAUTION:

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

    Connect the RH stabilizer bar link. Install and tighten a new nut .
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link upper nut Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  5. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the actuator fluid lines are not damaged or kinked during removal or installation.

    • Care must be taken to avoid damage to the plastic spacer washers and O-ring seals during installation of the fluid lines to the actuator

    NOTE:

    Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

    Connect the fluid lines to the actuator. Clean the component mating faces. Remove the blanking caps from the ports. Install new plastic spacer washers and O-ring seals. Tighten the 2 bolts.
    Renew Part: Fuel pipe seal kit Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 22Nm
  6. Bleed the rear of the Dynamic Response system using T4.
  7. CAUTION:

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

    Connect the LH stabilizer bar link. Install and tighten a new nut.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link upper nut Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  8. Install the body mounts.
  9. Lower the body. Remove the stands.
  10. Install the body mount retaining bolts. Tighten the 8 retaining bolts.
    Torque: 133Nm
  11. Install the wheels and tires. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the spare wheel and tire.
  14. Install the rear bumper cover.
    Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).