Published: 06-Mar-2013

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-02

Rear Suspension

Lower Arm Bushing (G468198)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 64.35.15
  • Bushes - lower arm - set - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 2.90
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E55175

204-526/1

Receiver rear lower arm front bush

E55176

204-526/2

Remover rear lower arm front bush

E55177

204-526/3

Installer rear lower arm front bush

E55178

204-540/1

Receiver rear lower arm rear bush

E55179

204-540/2

Remover rear lower arm rear bush

E55180

204-540/3

Installer rear lower arm rear bush

Removal
NOTE:

The bushings must be replaced in pairs, LH and RH sides.

  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 wheels and tires.
  3. Remove the LH lower arm. For additional information, refer to: Lower Arm (204-02, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the RH lower arm.
  5. Note the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
  6. CAUTION:

    The bush flanges need to be removed to allow bush removal.

    NOTE:

    Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

    Using a suitable tool, bend over the bush flanges.
  7. E55140
    Using a hacksaw, remove the flange from the bushing, making sure the upper arm is not damaged.
  8. E55167
    Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm rear bushings.
  9. E55168
    Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm front bushings.
Installation
  1. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.

    • Make sure the correct special tool is used to install the bushings to the correct depth.

    E55169
    Using the special tools, install the lower arm front bushings
  2. CAUTION:

    Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.

    E55170
    Using the special tools, install the lower arm rear bushings.
  3. CAUTION:

    Make sure that bumpstop inserts are fitted on both sides of the front bushing prior to installation of the arm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the bushing.

    NOTE:

    Bumpstop inserts are installed to both sides of the bushing.

    E155405
    Check the bumpstop inserts are correctly installed.
  4. Install the LH lower arm. For additional information, refer to: Lower Arm (204-02, Removal and Installation).
  5. Install the RH lower arm.
  6. Install the wheels and tires.
      • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
  7. Check the wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to: Four Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).