Defender 90 (LD) V8-4.0L (1997)
Trailing Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Lower Arm
Lower Arm
Service Repair No - 64.35.54
Removal
1. Site vehicle on a ramp.
2. Alternatively, support vehicle on stands under rear axle.
3. Remove lower arm rear fixings.
4. Remove mounting bracket fasteners at side member bracket.
5. Remove lower arm complete.
6. Remove locknut.
7. Remove mounting bracket from lower arm.
8. Press out rubber bushings.
Installation
CAUTION: Apply pressure to outer edge of bush and not rubber inner.
1. Install bushings centrally in housing.
2. Fit mounting rubber into lower arm.
3. Secure mounting rubber to chassis bracket, but do not fully tighten locknut.
4. Fit lower arm to axle mounting and secure fixing to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower vehicle, allow axle to take up static laden position, then fully tighten lower arm to chassis fixing to 176 Nm.