Freelander Transverse Fixed Link Repair | Rear Suspension Service | Procedures
REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS
64-11
Link - transverse fixed
$% 64.35.72
Remove
1. Raise rear 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 road wheel.
3. Remove nut and bolt securing transverse link to
hub.
4. Remove nut and bolt securing fixed transverse
link to subframe.
5. Remove transverse link.
Refit
1. Fit transverse link.
2. Fit nuts, bolts and washers securing transverse
link to hub and subframe but do not tighten at
this stage.
3. Support weight of vehicle with jack under rear
hub.
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
4. Tighten nuts and bolts to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7. Check and if necessary adjust rear wheel
alignment.