Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-03

Front Drive Axle/Differential

Axle Carrier Bushing (G418558)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 54.10.26
  • Bush - rear - differential mounting - renew
  • TDV8
  • 1.30
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E54216

205-825/3

Installer rear axle front bush

E54209

205-825/5

Receiver cup rear differential front bush

E54205

502-009/2

Remover rear differential rear bush

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. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to: Exhaust System (309-00A Exhaust System - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the stabilizer bar mounting.
      • Remove the 3 bolts.
      • Remove the clamp.
      • Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
  5. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer bar (LH side).
      • Remove and discard the nut.
  6. E54223
    Remove the axle carrier bushing heat shield.
      • Remove the two retaining bolts.
  7. Using a transmission jack support the front differential case.
  8. CAUTION:

    The bolts must only be used once.

    E54224
    Remove the axle carrier.
      • Remove and discard the three bolts retaining the axle carrier to the axle.
      • Remove the axle carrier bushing bolt.
  9. NOTE:

    Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

    E54225
    Using the special tools, remove the axle carrier bushing.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.

    E54226
    Using the special tools, install the axle carrier bushing.
  2. Install the axle carrier.
      • Tighten the M14 bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft).
      • Tighten the new axle carrier bracket bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.
  3. Install the axle carrier bushing heat shield.
  4. Install the stabilizer bar mounting.
      • Install the stabilizer bar bushing.
      • Install the clamp.
      • Install the bolts.
  5. Install the stabilizer bar link.
      • Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  6. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to: Exhaust System (309-00A Exhaust System - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
  7. Connect the battery ground cable.