L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
FRONT SUSPENSION
60-6
REPAIRS
6. Using LRT-54-027 release lower arm ball joint
and disconnect lower arm from hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ball joint seal is not
damaged. A damaged seal will lead to
premature failure of the joint.
7. Loosen bolt securing tie rod to subframe one
quarter of a turn.
8. Remove nut securing tie rod to ball joint.
9. Using LRT-54-027 release tie rod from ball joint
10. Remove 2 bolts securing ball joint. Discard
bolts.
11. Remove ball joint.
Refit
1. Clean ball joint and mating face.
2. Position ball joint, fit new bolts and tighten to 60
Nm (44 lbf.ft).
3. Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4. Connect tie rod to ball joint, fit nut and tighten to
80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
5. Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
6. Connect lower arm ball joint to hub, fit nut and
tighten to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
7. Replace bolts securing lower arm to subframe
and tie rod to subframe but do not tighten at this
stage.
8. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
9. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
10. Tighten bolt securing tie rod to subframe to 165
Nm (121 lbf.ft) plus a further 90
°
.
11. Tighten bolt securing lower arm to subframe to
165 Nm (121 lbf.ft) plus a further 90
°
.
12. Repeat procedure for other side.
13. Check front wheel alignment.
M60 0789
LRT -54-027
M60 0787
LRT -54-027