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5. NOTES:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint
rotating.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
Remove and discard the nut.
6. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not
damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure
of the joint.
NOTES:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint
rotating.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Remove the wheel knuckle.
Remove and discard the nut.
Using the special tool, release the ball joint from
the lower suspension arm.
Installation
1. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint
rotating.
Install the wheel knuckle.
Clean the component mating faces.
Tighten the nut to 92 Nm.
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2. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint
rotating.
Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 90 Nm.
3. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the
component from rotating.
Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
Tighten the nut to 133 Nm.
4. Install the brake disc shield.
Install the rivets.
5. Install the hub assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - V6 3.0L Petrol (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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JLR-204-814
Remover/Installer, Lower Arm Bush
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General Equipment
Removal
NOTE: Removal and installation of the bush requires the use of a press.
1. Visually inspect the lower arm for signs of a center punch mark. If
four marks are located on the lower arm in the area illustrated,
install a new front lower arm.
Center punch
Hydraulic press JLR-204-815
Remover/Installer, Lower Arm Bush
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Installation).
3. Measure and note the value both sides of the bush as illustrated prior to
removal.
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4. CAUTION: Note the orientation of the bush prior to removal.
Using suitable marking tools, mark the bush and lower arm prior to
removal.
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General Equipment: Hydraulic press
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Installation
1. tool. NOTE: Make sure that the bush is correclty seated in the special
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-815