Land Rover Defender: Tie-Rod

Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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.

Tie-Rod

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

INSTALLATION

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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