Land Rover Defender: Tie-Rod

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.

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

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.

3.

• Remove the 2 nuts and bolts.
• Remove the tie-rod.

INSTALLATION

1.

• Install the tie-rod.
• Install and tighten the tie-rod to rear subframe nut and bolt.

Torque

• Stage1: 40Nm
• Stage2: 90º

• Install and tighten the tie-rod to rear wheel knuckle nut and bolt.

Torque

• Stage1: 70Nm
• Stage2: 240º

2. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.

3. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved wheel alignment equipment, to check and adjust the 4 wheel alignment.

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