Discovery II
FRONT SUSPENSION
60-28
REPAIRS
Ball joint - upper - steering knuckle
$% 60.15.02
CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to
three times before the axle yoke bore becomes
oversize. Before commencing work, thoroughly
clean surface of joint and check for yellow paint
marks approx. 12 mm (0.5 in) wide. If 3 marks are
found, the axle case must be renewed.
Remove
2. Support the chassis on stands.
3. Support the front axle on stands.
4. Remove 2 nuts securing anti-roll bar lower links
to front axle, use a 16 mm spanner to prevent
link joint from turning.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing each front damper to
axle.
6. Remove 8 bolts securing chassis crossmember
and remove crossmember.
7. Remove bolt securing brake hose and ABS
sensor harness bracket to axle.
8. Lower the front axle, release front spring from
damper and remove front spring.
9. Fit tool LRT-54-008/22 to tool LRT-54-008.
10. Fit tool LRT-54-008/4 to tool LRT-54-008, and
secure with screw.
11. Fit tool LRT-54-008 with all attachments to
upper ball joint.
12. Fit tool LRT-54-008/5 to the top of the ball
joint.
13. Press upper ball joint from axle. When ram lead
screw reaches the end of its stroke, retract the
lead screw and screw the ram further into the
tool. Repeat the operation until the ball joint is
released from the axle.
14. Dismantle the tools.