Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Lower ARM (G2028296) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTES:
- RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
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Torque: 65 Nm
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CAUTION:
Make sure that new bolts are installed.
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- Vehicles fitted with 18'' brakes
Torque:
Stage 1: 110 Nm
Stage 2: 120º
- Vehicles fitted with 17'' brakes.
Torque:
Stage 1: 70 Nm
Stage 2: 120º
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
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Torque:
Stage 1: 80 Nm
Stage 2: 180º
CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that new nuts and bolts are installed.
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- (1) Lower control arm front bolt:
Torque:
Stage 1: 140 Nm
Stage 2: 45º
(2) Lower control arm rear nut and bolt for vehicles fitted with 18'' brakes:
Torque:
Stage 1: 115 Nm
Stage 2: 240º
(2) Lower control arm rear nut and bolt for vehicles fitted with 17'' brakes:
Torque: 175 Nm
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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Torque: 10 Nm
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Assembly (G1779643) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
Removal
CAUTION:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on
the suspension.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations ma
Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) -
Installation
Installation
All vehicles
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the noted
removal position.
Torque: 32 Nm
NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted
removal positio
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Rear camera
It remains the driver's
responsibility to detect obstacles
and estimate the vehicle's
distance from them when
reversing.
Some overhanging objects or
barriers which could cause damage
to the vehicle, may not be detected
by the camera.
The camera must be kept clean and
free from debris or obstr
Closing vehicle sensing
Closing vehicle sensing is a
supplement to, not a replacement
for, a safe driving style and use of
the exterior and rear-view mirrors.
Closing vehicle sensing does not
give a warning of vehicles
approaching from directly behind
the vehicle. Always use the
exterior and rear-view mirrors.
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