300Tdi Defender
REAR SUSPENSION
3
REPAIR
Refit
NOTE: Do no fully tighten fixings until all
components are in position.
9. Secure link to frame bracket.
10. Fit upper link to pivot bracket.
11. Fit frame bracket to chassis mounting.
12. Fully tighten fixings to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
SUSPENSION LINK - LOWER
Service repair no - 64.35.02.
Remove
1. Site vehicle on a ramp .
2. Alternatively, support vehicle on stands under
rear axle.
3. Remove lower link rear fixings.
4. Remove mounting bracket fixings at side
member bracket.
5. Remove lower link complete.
6. Remove locknut.
7. Remove mounting bracket from lower link.
Renew bush
8. Press out rubber bushes.
9. Fit bush centrally in housing.
CAUTION: Apply pressure to outer edge of
bush, and not rubber inner.
Refit
10. Fit mounting rubber to lowerlink.
11. Secure mounting rubber to chassis bracket, but
do not fully tighten locknut.
12. Fit lower link to axle mounting and secure fixing
to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
13. Lower vehicle, allow axle to take up static laden
position, and fully tighten link chassis fixing to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).