Freelander Service Procedures
FRONT SUSPENSION
60-16
REPAIRS
Bush - lower arm - rear
$% 60.35.25
Remove
1. Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Remove nut securing lower arm rear bush
housing and remove snubber rubber.
CAUTION: Note orientation of snubber
washer.
3. Remove 2 bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housing.
4. Release bush locating pin from body and
remove bush housing.
Refit
1. Clean lower arm and bush housing mating
faces.
2. Fit bush housing to lower arm and locate dowel
into body.
3. Fit bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housings and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
4. Fit snubber rubber and nut but do not tighten at
this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure correct orientation of
snubber washer. Ensure that 'OUT' is
visible on snubber washer when fitted.
5. Tighten rear bush housing nut to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
6. Remove stand and lower vehicle.
7. Check front wheel alignment.
