Published: 05-Sep-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-01

Front Suspension

Wheel Knuckle (G467867)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 60.25.01
  • Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Renew
  • Without Brembo
  • 1.30
  • USED WITHINS
  • 64.35.10
  • Rear Wheel Knuckle - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 2.90
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E49618

204-506/1 (LRT-60-030/1)

Halfshaft remover/replacer

E49619

204-506/2(LRT-60-030/2)

Halfshaft remover/replacer

E49620

204-506/3 (LRT-60-030/3)

Halfshaft remover/replacer

E49621

204-506/5 (LRT-60-030/5)

Retainers - halfshaft remover/replacer

E49622

204-506-01

Halfshaft installer adapter

E45276

205-754 (LRT-54-027)

Ball joint separator

Removal

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  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. E44663
    Loosen the halfshaft retaining nut.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with standard brakes

  1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles Without: Brembo Brakes (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with high performance brakes

  1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Brembo Brakes (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
      • Discard the nut.
  2. Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
  3. E44665
    Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
      • Discard the nut.
  4. E44666
    Release the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle.
      • Remove the bolt.
  5. CAUTIONS:

    • Use a Torx socket to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst removing the nut.

    • Note the position of the hardened steel washer. The hardened steel washer must be installed between the stabilizer bar link and the upper arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

    E58529
    Release the stabilizer bar link.
      • Discard the nut.
  6. E58972
    Loosen the upper arm retaining nut.
  7. E58973
    Using the special tool, release the upper arm ball joint.
  8. CAUTION:

    Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

    E49675
    Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the drive flange.
  9. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
  10. E44668
    Using the special tool, release the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  11. Remove the upper arm retaining nut.
      • Discard the nut.
  12. CAUTION:

    The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

    NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    Remove the wheel knuckle.
  13. E44669
    Remove the brake disc dust shield.
      • Remove the five retaining bolts.
  14. E44670
    Remove the wheel hub.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
Installation

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Clean the components.
  2. Install the wheel hub.
      • Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  3. Install the brake disc dust shield.
      • Tighten the 5 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  4. CAUTION:

    The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

    With assistance, install the wheel knuckle.
  5. E49676
    Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
  6. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles without Active Stabilization

  1. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the hardened steel washer is installed between the stabilizer bar link and the upper arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

    • Use a Torx socket to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst installing the nut.

    Secure the stabilizer bar link.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with Active Stabilization

  1. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the hardened steel washer is installed between the stabilizer bar link and the upper arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

    • Use a Torx socket to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst installing the nut.

    Secure the stabilizer bar link.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  2. Tighten the lower arm ball joint retaining nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  3. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).
  4. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with standard brakes

  1. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles Without: Brembo Brakes (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with high performance brakes

  1. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Brembo Brakes (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Tighten the new halfshaft retaining nut to 230Nm (170 lb.ft).
      • CAUTION:

        Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

        Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
  2. Install the wheel and tire.
      • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).