Lower arm (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Ball Joint Puller 205-754(LRT-54-027)

Device for removing/replacing axle shafts 204-506/1(LRT-60-030/1)

Device for removing/replacing half-shafts 204-506/3(LRT-60-030/3)

Holders - device for removing/replacing axle shafts 204-506/5(LRT-60-030/5)

Adapter nickname for mounting devices for half-axles 204-506-01(LRT-60-030/4)

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle to the proper ride height.



2.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the lower engine guard. Remove the 10 bolts and washers.



4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

5. Disconnect the shock absorber assembly with the elastic element from the lower arm. Unscrew the nut and remove the bolt.



6. Make marks to remember the bolt positions in relation to the chassis brackets. Remove 2 bolts.



7. Loosen the axle shaft mounting nut. Discard the nut.




8. Using a special tool, disconnect the axle shaft from the wheel hub.



9.

NOTE: Excessive bending may cause damage to the lower control arm ball joint. Failure to follow this instruction may result in vehicle damage.

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Disconnect the axle shaft from the wheel knuckle.



10. Secure the axle shaft away from the lower arm.


11. Loosen the lower ball joint mounting nut.

12. Using the special tool, disconnect the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.



13. Remove the lower arm.

Installation

1. Install the lower control arm. Insert the bolts, but do not tighten them completely yet.

2.

NOTE: Excessive deflection may cause damage to the lower control arm ball joint. Failure to follow this instruction may result in vehicle damage.

Attach the lower control arm to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint nut. (tightening torque 115 Nm).

3. Release the axle shaft.

4. Using special tools, install the axle shaft into the wheel hub.



5. Screw on the new axle shaft nut. Tighten the new axle shaft nut. (tightening torque 350 Nm). Secure the nut to the axle shaft.


6. Adjust the height distance between the center of the axle shaft end and the edge of the fender trim panel to 466 mm.



7. Tighten the lower control arm bolts (tightening torque 275 Nm). Align the bolts with the marks made earlier.

8. Disconnect the shock absorber assembly with the elastic element from the lower arm. Tighten the nut and bolt (tightening torque 300 Nm).

9. Install the lower engine guard. Tighten the bolts. (tightening torque 62 Nm).



10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts. (tightening torque 140 Nm).

11. Adjust the wheel alignment angles.