Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-06

Ride and Handling Optimization

Rear Stabilizer Bar Bush (G2249458)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 64.35.18
  • Rubbers - anti roll bar - rear - set - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.60
  • USED WITHINS
  • 64.60.47
  • Mounting rubbers - anti roll bar - ACE - set - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.20
  • USED WITHINS

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 2Rear stabilizer bar to subframe bolts4
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 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.
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    Remove the 8 bolts. Remove the body mount retaining bolts.
  7. CAUTION:

    Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mounts.

    Raise the body. Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts.
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    Remove the 2 rear body mounts.
  9. E52219
    Remove and discard the 4 bolts. Remove the 2 clamps. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
  10. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure that the stabilizer bar is cleaned back to the paint. Do not remove the paint.

    • The paint on the stabilizer bar may have worn away, this is an acceptable condition. Do not install a new stabilizer bar for this issue.

    NOTE:

    Front stabilizer bar shown, rear stabilizer bar similar.

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    • Inspect the condition of the rear stabilizer bar.
    • Remove any dirt or debris from the section of the stabilizer bar that is clamped in the bush. Paint, if present, does not need to be removed.
    • If required, use a suitable strip of 320 grade abrasive paper/cloth to remove any built-up deposits. Use a suitable brake cleaner to remove any dirt or grease residue.
Installation
CAUTION:

The bush must be installed without any additional lubricant. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the component.

  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure the faces of the bush clamp are clean, smooth and free from debris. Use a suitable brake cleaner to remove any dirt or debris from the mating faces.

    Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
  2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps. Tighten the 4 retaining bolts.
    Renew Part: Rear stabilizer bar to subframe bolts Quantity: 4.
    Torque: 62Nm
  3. Install the body mounts.
  4. Lower the body. Remove the stands.
  5. Install the body mount retaining bolts. Tighten the 8 retaining bolts.
    Torque: 133Nm
  6. Install the wheels and tires.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the spare wheel and tire.
  9. Install the rear bumper cover.
    Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).