Land Rover Defender: Front Stabilizer Bar

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

PART(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• 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. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

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

3. Remove the front subframe.

4.

CAUTION: Use a suitable tool to prevent the ball joint rotating.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

• Remove and discard the nut.
• Remove the front stabilizer bar link.

5.

• Remove the 3 bolts.
• Remove the heatshield.

6.

• Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
• Remove the front stabilizer bar assembly.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION: Bolt must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.

• Install the front stabilizer bar assembly.
• Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

  Renew Part: Front stabilizer bar to subframe bolts Quantity: 4.

  Torque: 110Nm

2.

• Install the heatshield.
• Install and tighten the 3 bolts.

  Torque: 9Nm

3.

CAUTION: Use a suitable tool to prevent the ball joint rotating.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

• Install the stabilizer bar link.
• Install and tighten the nut.

  Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link nuts Quantity: 2.

  Torque: 185Nm

4. Install the front subframe.

5. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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