Published: 25-Feb-2013

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-06

Ride and Handling Optimization

Front Stabilizer Bar Bush - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (G949375)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 60.60.47
  • Mounting rubbers - anti roll bar - ACE - set - renew
  • TDV8
  • 1.20
  • USED WITHINS
  • 60.10.05
  • Mounting rubbers - anti roll bar - front - set - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.40
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E99557

204-703

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Tightening Tool

E99558

204-705

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Tightening Tool

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 engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  3. E85744
    Remove the RH splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 clips.
  4. E85741
    Remove the LH splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 clips.
  5. NOTE:

    Crossmember shown removed for clarity.

    E119929
    Using a suitable jack, support the differential.
      • Remove and discard the three differential mounting bolts.
      • Raise and reposition the front differential case.
  6. 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 stabilizer bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

    E57354
    Disconnect both the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.
      • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
  7. NOTE:

    Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

    E99537
    Position the special tools.
  8. NOTE:

    Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

    E52616
    Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
      • Using the special tools, remove and discard the 6 bolts.
      • Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.
  9. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure that the stabilizer bar is cleaned back to the paint. Do not remove the paint.

    • The paint on the stabilizer bar may have worn away, this is an acceptable condition. Do not install a new stabilizer bar for this issue.

    E154663
    Inspect the condition of the front stabilizer bar.
      • Remove any dirt or debris from the section of the stabilizer bar that is clamped in the bush. Paint, if present, does not need to be removed.
      • If required, use a suitable strip of 320 grade abrasive paper/cloth to remove any built-up deposits. Use a suitable brake cleaner to remove any dirt or grease residue.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure the faces of the bush clamp and the upper and lower mating faces of the chassis are clean, smooth and free from debris. Use a suitable brake cleaner to remove any dirt or debris from the mating faces.

    E99537
    Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
      • To make sure that the bush is clamped correctly the fixings must be tightened to 115 Nm in the following order:
      • Stage 1: Tighten the middle fixing.
      • Stage 2: Tighten the front fixing.
      • Stage 3: Tighten the rear fixing.
  2. 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 both stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar.
      • Install new nuts and tighten to 175 Nm.
  3. Align and secure the front differential case.
      • Tighten the new axle carrier bracket bolts to 80 Nm, then a further 60 degrees.
  4. Install the LH splash shield.
      • Install the clips.
  5. Install the RH splash shield.
      • Install the clips.
  6. Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).