Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-02

Rear Suspension

Rear Stabilizer Bar (G434620)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 64.35.08
  • Stabilizer Bar - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.70
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
CAUTION:

It is possible to install the stabilizer bar incorrectly. Note the position of the stabilizer bar before 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. For additional information, 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. CAUTION:

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

    E52216
    Release both stabilizer bar links.
      • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
  7. E52217
    Remove the body mount retaining bolts.
      • Remove the 8 bolts.
  8. CAUTION:

    Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mount.

    Carefully raise the body.
      • Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts.
  9. E52218
    Remove the 2 rear body mounts.
  10. E52219
    Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
      • Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  11. CAUTION:

    Mark the position of the stabilizer bar.

    E52220
    Remove the stabilizer bar.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure the stabilizer bar is correctly installed.

    Install the stabilizer bar.
  2. Install the stabilizer bar bushing.
  3. Install the stabilizer bar clamps.
      • Tighten the 4 retaining bolts to 62 Nm (46 lb.ft).
  4. Install the body mounts.
  5. Lower the body.
      • Remove the stands.
  6. Install the body mount retaining bolts.
      • Tighten the 8 retaining bolts to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).
  7. Attach both stabilizer bar links.
      • Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  8. Install the wheels and tires.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the spare wheel and tire.
  11. Install the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).