Lower arm rear suspension (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Place the car on a lift.

2. Alternatively, you can install reliable supports under the rear axle of the car.

3. Remove the rear lower arm mountings.

4. Remove the support bracket fastening elements from the side member bracket.

5. Remove the lower control arm assembly.

6. Loosen the lock nut.

7. Remove the support bracket from the lower arm.



8. Replace the bushing.

9. Press out the rubber bushings.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Apply force to the outer edge of the bushing, not the inner rubber portion.

Center the bushing in the housing.

2. Install the rubber support on the lower arm.

3. Secure the rubber mount to the chassis bracket, but do not fully tighten the lock nut.



4. Connect the lower arm to the bridge support and tighten the fastening element to 176 Nm.

5. Lower the vehicle and allow the axle to assume a static loaded position. Fully tighten the lower arm-to-chassis fastener to 176 Nm.