Range Rover (LM) V8-4.4L (2009)
CAUTION: The seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
5. LH side: Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft oil seal.
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Clean the component mating faces.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
CAUTION: Pull on the halfshaft to make sure the clip has fully engaged and retains the halfshaft inboard joint within the differential
case.
NOTE: Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.
6. LH side: Fully install the halfshaft.
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Clean the component.
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Install a new retaining clip.
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Open the halfshaft oil seal protector.
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Lubricate the seal with clean differential fluid.
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Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector.
NOTE: Do not tighten the locking nut at this stage.
7. LH side: Connect the tie rod.
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Install the bolt with a new nut.
NOTE: Do not tighten the locking nut at this stage.
8. LH side: Connect the lower arm.
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Install the bolt with a new nut.
CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
9. LH side: Connect the steering gear tie rod end ball joint.
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Clean the component mating faces.
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Tighten the new nut to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
10. LH side: Connect the stabilizer bar link.
CAUTION: Make sure the hardened steel washer is fitted against the stabilizer bar link.
NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
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Install the washer.
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Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
11. LH side: Connect the suspension height sensor link arm.
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Tighten the nut to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
Left-hand drive vehicles
12. Attach the lower steering column.
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Make sure that the steering gear tag is aligned correctly, as shown.
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Install a new Torx bolt and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).