Published: 28-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-02

Rear Suspension

Lower Arm Ball Joint (G2250010)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Special Tool(s)

E49618

204-506/1

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft

E49620

204-506/3

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Screw Thread

E49621

204-506/5

Retainers, Halfshaft tools

E49622

204-506-1

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Adapter

E46795

204-516-01

Ball joint - remover/installer

E50960

204-516-02

Ball joint - remover/installer

E50961

204-516-03

Ball joint - remover/installer

E50962

204-516-04

Ball joint - remover/installer

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 4Rear halfshaft nut1
Installation Step 1Retaining clip1
Removal
CAUTION:

The bolt securing the toe link to the wheel knuckle must not be used more than 5 times. Mark the bolt head with a suitable centre punch.

  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. E46796
    Loosen the halfshaft retaining nut.
  4. E46797
    Remove the bolt. Disconnect the toe link.
  5. E49702
    Release the parking brake cable from the lower arm.
  6. Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
  7. E46798
    Remove the bolt. Release the knuckle from the lower arm.
  8. E50560
    Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506/1, 204-506/3, 204-506/5
  9. E46799
    Support the wheel knuckle to give access to the lower ball joint. Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint. Remove and discard the snap ring.
    Special Tool(s): 204-516-01, 204-516-03, 204-516-04
Installation
  1. CAUTIONS:

    • If the push in force is less than 17 kN the wheel knuckle must be replaced.

    • Make sure the ball joint in installed from the chamfered side of the wheel knuckle.

    E46800
    Install the snap ring. Using the special tool, install the lower arm ball joint.
    Special Tool(s): 204-516-02, 204-516-03, 204-516-04
    Renew Part: Retaining clip Quantity: 1.
  2. E50561
    Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506/1, 204-506/5, 204-506-1
  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. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
    Renew Part: Rear halfshaft nut Quantity: 1.
  5. Secure the parking brake cable.
  6. CAUTION:

    Do not use a bolt that has been installed more than 5 times. Check the bolt head for centre punch marks. A bolt head with 4 centre punch marks indicates the bolt has been installed 5 times and must be replaced.

    Mark the bolt head with a centre punch, to indicate the number of times it has been used. Connect the toe link. Tighten the bolt.
    Torque: 175Nm
  7. Stake the nut to the halfshaft. Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut.
    Torque: 420Nm
  8. Install the wheel and tire.
  9. Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.
    Refer to: Four Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).