Land Rover Defender: Front Lower Control Arm Bush

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

JLR-204-816

Remover, Bush

JLR-204-817

Installer, Bush

JLR-204-818

Remover/Support, Bush

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the front lower control arm.

3.

Remove the 2 protective covers.

4.

CAUTION: Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Illustration shows basic alignment.
• Left-hand shown.

Note the position of the front lower control arm bush.

5.

CAUTION: Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Illustration shows basic alignment.
• Right-hand shown.

Note the position of the front lower control arm bush.

6.

CAUTION: Make sure the special tools are in the correct orientation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle and tools.

• Install the special tools in the correct orientation.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-816, JLR-204-818

• Use a suitable hydraulic press to remove the front lower control arm bush.

  General Equipment: Hydraulic press

INSTALLATION

1.

Note the 2 timing marks for the installation.

2.

• Assemble the special tool of the appropriate side.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-817

• Position 1, left front lower control arm.
• Position 2, right front lower control arm.

3.

CAUTION: Make sure the special tool is in the correct orientation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle and tool.

Install the special tool in the correct orientation.

Special Tool(s): JLR-204-817

4.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure bush is positioned in the correct orientation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
• Make sure the special tools are in the correct orientation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle and tools.

• Position the front lower control arm bush to the special tool as shown.
• Install the special tool in the correct orientation.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-816

• Use a suitable hydraulic press to install the front lower control arm bush.

  General Equipment: Hydraulic press

5.

CAUTION: Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Illustration shows basic alignment.
• Left-hand shown.

Check the position of the front lower control arm bush.

6.

CAUTION: Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Illustration shows basic alignment.
• Right-hand shown.

Check the position of the front lower control arm bush.

7.

Install the 2 protective covers.

8. Install the front lower control arm.

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