Longitudinal balancer (trailing arm) (Defender 2007+)

Removing

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.

2. Raise the front of the car. Place secure supports under the chassis and remove the wheel.

3. Support the front axle with a jack.

4. Remove the trailing arms from the chassis side members.



5. Disconnect the tie rod from the ball joint using tool LRT-57-018.



6. Remove elements of fastening of the trailing arm to the bridge.

7. Lower the front end of the trailing arm to release it from the axle and remove the arm from the vehicle.

8. Using a suitable piece of steel pipe, press out the flexible bushings.

Installation

1. Press in new bushings.

CAUTION: When pressing in new bushings, apply pressure to the outer edge of the bushing, not to the inner rubber part.

2. Connect the trailing arm to the axle bracket.

3. Connect the tie rod to the ball joint.

4. Connect the trailing arm to the chassis. Tighten the bolts to 176 Nm.

5. Fully tighten the trailing arm to axle fasteners to 197 Nm.

6. Install the wheel, remove the supports from under the chassis and the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque:

• 1. Alloy wheels - 130 Nm
• 2. Steel wheels - 100 Nm
• 3. High performance wheels - 170 Nm