Published: 29-Sep-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-06

Ride and Handling Optimization

Front Stabilizer Bar - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (G949374)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 60.60.50
  • Anti roll bar - ACE - front - renew
  • TDV8
  • 3.10
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E99557

204-703

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Tightening Tool

E99558

204-705

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Tightening Tool

Removal
CAUTIONS:

  • Do not remove or loosen the 6 bolts on the stabilizer bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to or failure of the stabilizer bar.

  • Dynamic Response system components are manufactured to very precise tolerances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the dynamic response system.

  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 front wheels and tires.
  3. Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  4. CAUTIONS:

    • Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

    • To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

    E44474
    Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.
      • Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers.
      • Discard the bolts.
  5. E83936
    Support the driveshaft.
      • Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.
      • Using suitable securing strap, reposition and support the driveshaft.
  6. CAUTIONS:

    • Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

    • Make sure the actuator fluid lines are not damaged or kinked during removal or installation.

    NOTE:

    Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

    E57810
    Disconnect and reposition the fluid lines.
      • Position container to collect fluid loss.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
      • Remove and discard the plastic spacer washers.
  7. E85744
    Remove the RH splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 clips.
  8. E85741
    Remove the LH splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 clips.
  9. CAUTIONS:

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

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

    E58420
    Disconnect both the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.
      • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
  10. E87516
    Remove the fuel pipe heat shield.
      • Remove the 2 nuts.
  11. E87517
    Release the fuel pipes from the 3 clips.
  12. NOTE:

    Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

    E99537
    Position the special tools.
  13. NOTE:

    Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

    E52616
    Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.
      • Using the special tools, remove and discard the 6 bolts.
      • Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.
  14. E56083
    Remove the front axle crossmember.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  15. E87515
    Remove the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly.
Installation
  1. Install the stabilizer bar and actuator assembly.
  2. Install the front axle crossmember.
      • Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  3. E99537
    Install the stabilizer bar clamps.
      • Clean the components.
      • Install the stabilizer bar clamps.
      • Using the special tools, tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  4. Secure the fuel pipes in the clips.
  5. Install the fuel pipe heat shield.
      • Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
  6. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the hardened steel washer is installed between the stabilizer bar link and the stabilizer bar. 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.

    Connect the LH stabilizer bar link.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  7. Install the LH splash shield.
      • Install the clips.
  8. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the actuator fluid lines are not damaged or kinked during removal or installation.

    • Care must be taken to avoid damage to the plastic spacer washers and O-ring seals during installation of the fluid lines to the actuator.

    NOTE:

    Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

    Connect the fluid lines to the actuator.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Remove the blanking caps from the ports.
      • Install new plastic spacer washers and O-ring seals.
      • Tighten the 2 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
  9. Using the approved Land Rover diagnostic system, bleed the active stabilization system. For additional information, refer to: Active Stabilization System Bleeding (204-06 Ride and Handling Optimization, General Procedures).
  10. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the hardened steel washer is installed between the stabilizer bar link and the stabilizer bar. 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.

    Connect the RH stabilizer bar link.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  11. Install the RH splash shield.
      • Install the clips.
  12. NOTE:

    A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.

    Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
      • Remove and discard the tie strap.
      • Clean the components.
      • Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
      • Install new retaining bolts.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
  13. Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  14. Install the front wheels and tires.
      • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).