Rear suspension spring (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts.

2. Place secure supports under the chassis and remove the wheels.

3. Place the jack under the rear axle.

4. Disconnect the shock absorbers at one end.

5. Install the spring remover onto the suspension spring.

6. Compress the spring evenly to facilitate removal.

7. Lower the bridge to release the spring from the upper seat.

CAUTION: Avoid lowering the axle further than the rear brake flexible hose allows.

8. Remove the spring plate.

9. Remove the spring.

10. Remove the spring seat.

Installation

1. Install the spring seat onto the axle.

2. Place the spring on the chassis and use a twisting motion to seat it into the spring seat.

3. Install the spring plate. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm.

4. Secure the shock absorber. Tighten the upper bolts to 85 Nm. Tighten the lower bolts to 28 Nm.

Note: On vehicles with a VIN prior to 737011, discard the old fasteners and tighten the new fasteners to the specified torque.

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

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

Information obtained from the website: LRman.ru