Rear lower arm silent blocks (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Raise the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands.

2. Unscrew the nut securing the rear silent block of the lower arm and remove the vibration-protective washer.

CAUTION: Remember the location of the vibration damper.

3. Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the rear silent block of the lower arm.

4. Remove the mounting pin from the body and remove the silent block.

Installation

1. Clean the lower arm and the mating surface of the silent block.

2. Install the silent block on the lower arm and find the silent block seat on the body.

3. Install the rear lower arm silent block mounting bolts and tighten them to a torque of 105 Nm.



4. Install the vibration damping washer, tighten the nut, but do not tighten it completely yet.

CAUTION: Make sure the vibration protection washer is positioned correctly. Make sure the "OUT" mark on the washer is visible.

5. Tighten the rear silent block nut to a torque of 140 Nm.

CAUTION: When tightening nuts and bolts, the weight of the vehicle must be supported by the suspension.

6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

7. Check the front wheel alignment.

STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Checking and adjusting the front wheel alignment angles.