L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS
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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 bolt securing tie rod to subframe.
Discard bolt.
11. Remove tie rod.
Refit
1. Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
2. Fit tie rod, fit new bolt but do not tighten at this
stage
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
3. Connect tie rod to ball joint, fit nut and tighten to
80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure ball joint seal is not
damaged. A damaged seal will lead to
premature failure of the joint.
4. Connect lower arm ball joint to hub, fit nut and
tighten to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
5. Replace bolt securing lower arm to subframe
but do not tighten at this stage.
6. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
7. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
8. Tighten bolt securing lower arm to subframe to
165 Nm (121 lbf.ft) plus a further 90
°
.
9. Tighten bolt securing tie rod to subframe to 165
Nm (121 lbf.ft) plus a further 90
°
.
10. Check front wheel alignment.
M60 0787
LRT -54-027