Range Rover Sport. Manual — part 30

1 . Clean the components.

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CAUTION: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature

failure of the joint.

CAUTION: If the push in force is less than 10 kN the wheel knuckle must be replaced.

Using the special tools, install the ball joint.

Position machined face against the special tool.

3 . Install the wheel knuckle.

For additional information, refer to

Wheel Knuckle (64.35.10)

Rear Stabilizer Bar (64.35.08)

Removal

CAUTION: It is possible to install the stabilizer bar incorrectly. Note the position of the stabilizer bar before

removal.

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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle

on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2 . Remove the rear bumper cover.

For additional information, refer to

Rear Bumper Cover (76.22.74)

3 . Remove the spare wheel and tire.

4 . Raise the vehicle.

5 . Remove the rear wheels and tires.

6 .

CAUTION: Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.

Release both stabilizer bar links.

Remove the 2 nuts.

7 . Remove the body mount retaining bolts.

Remove the 8 bolts.

CAUTION: Only raise the body sufficiently to remove the body mount.

Raise the body.

Using suitable stands, raise the body to release the body mounts.

9 . Remove the 2 rear body mounts.

10 . Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.

Remove the stabilizer bar clamps.

Remove the 4 bolts.

11 .

CAUTION: Mark the position of the stabilizer bar.

Remove the stabilizer bar.

1 .

CAUTION: Make sure the stabilizer bar is correctly installed.

Install the stabilizer bar.

2 . Install the stabilizer bar bushing.

3 . Install the stabilizer bar clamps.

Tighten the 4 retaining bolts to 62 Nm (46 lb.ft).

4 . Install the body mounts.

5 . Lower the body.

Remove the stands.

6 . Install the body mount retaining bolts.

Tighten the 8 retaining bolts to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).

7 . Attach both stabilizer bar links.

Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

8 . Install the wheels and tires.

9 . Lower the vehicle.

10 . Install the spare wheel and tire.

11 . Install the rear bumper cover.

For additional information, refer to

Rear Bumper Cover (76.22.74)