300Tdi Defender
64
REAR SUSPENSION
6
REPAIR
Refit
10. Ensure ball pin threads are clean and smear
Loctite grade CVX on ball pin threads.
11. Fit upper ball joint to levelling unit and secure
gaiter.
12. Fit top bracket complete with levelling unit to
chassis and secure with 4 nuts and tighten to
47
Nm (35 lbf/ft).
13. Fit levelling unit to lower ball joint and secure
gaiter.
14. Attach webbing strap to chassis cross member.
15. Fit upper links to the pivot bracket and retain
with 2 bolts and nuts but do not tighten at this
stage.
16. Remove jack in support of axle and support from
under chassis.
17. Allow suspension to settle and then tighten 2
bolts and nuts retaining upper links to pivot
bracket to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).