Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-4.4L (2009)
8. Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
9. CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Release the knuckle from the lower arm.
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Remove the bolt.
10. Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
11. CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
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Mark the position of the bolt in relation to the upper arm.
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Remove the nut and bolt.
12. CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Remove the wheel knuckle.
Installation
1. Clean the components.
2. CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
Install the wheel knuckle.
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Locate the halfshaft.
3. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
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Align the bolt to the marks made previously.
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Tighten the nut and bolt to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
4. Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.