Lower Arm

Lower Arm

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 Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, depressurize the air suspension. For additional information, refer to Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize Service and Repair
3 Remove the rear wheels and tires.




4
CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.
Remove the LH stabilizer bar link.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Collect the washer.




5 Release the height sensor link.
- Remove the nut.
6 Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the lower arm.




7 Release the shock absorber from the lower arm.
- Remove the bolt.
8
CAUTION: Do not extend or compress the air spring.
Release the rear air spring from the lower arm.
- Remove the bolt.




9 Release the wheel knuckle from the lower arm.
- Remove and discard the nut and bolt.





10 Remove the lower arm.
- Remove and discard the 2 bolts.

11 Repeat the procedure for the RH side.

Installation
1
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
NOTE:
Make sure that new nuts and bolts are installed.
Install the lower arm.
- Locate the air spring in the lower arm.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts to 165 Nm (121 lb.ft).
2
CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
NOTE:
Make sure that new nuts and bolts are installed.
Secure the wheel knuckle to the lower arm.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 250 Nm (184 lb.ft).
3 Secure the air spring to the lower arm.
- Tighten the bolt to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).
4 Secure the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm.
- Tighten the bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb.ft).
5 Secure the height sensor link.
- Tighten the nut to19 Nm (14 lb.ft).
6 Install the LH stabilizer bar link.
- Install the special washer.
- Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 lb.ft).
7 Repeat the procedure for the RH side.
8 Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, pressurize the air suspension. For additional information, refer to Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize Service and Repair
9 Install the rear wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).