Upper arm bushing (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Device for dismantling/installing the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/1

Device for dismantling/installing the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/2

Device for dismantling/installing the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/3

Device for dismantling/installing the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/1

Device for dismantling/installing the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/2

Device for dismantling/installing the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/3

Removal

NOTE: If it is necessary to replace the bushing on one side, always replace the bushing on the other side.

1.

CAUTION: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheels and tires.

3.

CAUTION: To avoid contamination of the system, plug all open connections.

Remove the brake line.

• Disconnect the 2 brake pipe connections.
• Remove the brake hose clamps and release the brake hoses.
• Release the brake line from the clamp.

4. Disconnect the body height sensor link.

5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire.



6. Remove the upper left control arm.

• Loosen the upper control arm bolts.
• Mark the position of the bolt in relation to the upper control arm.
• Disconnect the upper control arm from the wheel knuckle.
• Remove the upper control arm bolts.

7. Remove the upper right control arm. For more information, refer to Upper Control Arm (64.35.60)



8. Mark the position of the bushing in relation to the upper arm.

9. Using the special tools, remove and discard the upper rear control arm front bushing.



10. Using the special tools, remove and discard the upper rear control arm rear bushing.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

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

Using the special tools, install the upper rear control arm front bushing.



2.

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

Using the special tools, install the upper rear arm rear bushing.



3. Install the upper left control arm. Screw in the bolts, but do not tighten them completely yet.

4. Adjust the height between the center of the axle shaft end to the edge of the wing so that it is 485 mm. Install the bridge support.



5.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot. Damage to the boot will result in premature failure of the ball joint.

Attach the upper control arm to the wheel knuckle.

• Align the bolt with the marks made earlier.
• Tighten the bolt (tightening torque 133 Nm).

6. Tighten the front upper control arm bolt (tightening torque 175 Nm).

7. Tighten the rear upper control arm bolt (tightening torque 275 Nm).

8. Secure the wheel speed sensor wire.



9. Secure the brake pad wear sensor wire.

10. Connect the body height sensor rod.

11. Install the brake pipe. Tighten the brake pipe connections. (tightening torque 18 Nm).

12. Install the upper right control arm. For more information, refer to Upper Control Arm (64.35.60)

13. Install the wheels with tires. Tighten the wheel nuts. (tightening torque 140 Nm).