Range Rover (LM) V8-4.4L (2009)
CAUTION: The seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.
10. LH front: 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.
11. LH front: 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.
12. LH front: 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.
13. LH front: 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.
14. LH front: 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 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
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.
15. LH front: Connect the stabilizer bar link.
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Install the washer.