Non-adjustable wishbone (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle.

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

2. Remove the wheel.



3. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt securing the wishbone to the hub.

4. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt securing the non-adjustable wishbone to the subframe.

5. Remove the wishbone.

Installation

1. Install the transverse arm.

2. Install the nuts, bolts and washers that secure the control arm to the hub and subframe, but do not tighten them completely yet.

3. Place a jack under the rear wheel hub.

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

4. Tighten the nuts and bolts to a torque of 105 Nm.

5. Replace the wheel(s) and tighten the nuts to 115 Nm.

6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

7. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear wheel alignment.