Front shock absorber (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel mounting nuts.

2. Place reliable supports under the chassis and remove the wheel.

3. Place the jack under the bridge.

4. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting element. Remove the disc washer, rubber bushing and seat washer.

5. Remove the four shock absorber bracket fasteners.

6. Remove the shock absorber assembly with the bracket.

7. Remove the lower seat washer, rubber bushing and disc washer.



8. Remove the shock absorber mounting elements from the support bracket.

9. Remove the support bracket.

10. Remove the seat washer, rubber bushing and disc washer.

Installation

1. Assemble the shock absorber components.

2. Install the shock absorber together with the bracket and secure with four fastening elements.



3. Secure the lower shock absorber mounting element.

4. Install the wheel, remove the supports from under the chassis and the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque:

The original article is located on the website [www.LRman.ru]

• 1. Alloy wheels - 130 Nm
• 2. Steel wheels - 100 Nm
• 3. Wheels with increased performance characteristics - 170 Nm