Lower arm bushing (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Receiver for front bushing of rear lower arm 204-526/1

Device for dismantling the front bushing of the rear lower arm 204-526/2

Device for mounting the front bushing of the rear lower arm 204-526/3

Receiver for rear lower arm rear bushing 204-540/1

Device for dismantling the rear bushing of the rear lower arm 204-540/2

Rear Lower Arm Bushing Mounting Device 204-540/3

Removal

NOTE: Bushings must be replaced in pairs, left and right sides.

1.

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

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheels and tires assemblies.

3. Remove the lower left control arm. For more information, refer to Lower Control Arm (64.35.54)

4. Remove the lower right control arm.

5. Remember the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.

6.

ATTENTION: To remove the bushing, it is necessary to remove its flanges.

NOTE: Remember the position in which the bushing is installed.

Using a suitable tool, bend the flanges of the bushing.

7. Use a hacksaw to separate the flange from the bushing without damaging the upper arm.



8. Using special tools, remove and discard the rear lower control arm bushings.



9. Using special tools, remove and discard the front lower control arm bushings.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

CAUTION: Make sure the correct special tool is used to set the bushings to the correct depth.

Using the special tools, install the front lower arm bushings.



2.

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

Using the special tools, install the rear lower arm bushings.



3. Install the lower left control arm. For more information, refer to Lower Control Arm (64.35.54)



4. Install the lower right control arm.

5. Install the wheels and tires together. Tighten the wheel nuts. (tightening torque 140 Nm).

6. Check the wheel alignment. For more information, refer to Four-Wheel Alignment (57.65.04)