Upper arm rear suspension (Defender 2007+)

Removing

1. Place supports under the rear of the chassis so that the axle hangs freely.

2. Remove the fastening elements of the upper arm bracket to the frame.

3. Remove the fastening elements of the upper arms to the support bracket.



4. Remove the upper arm assembly with frame bracket.

5. Turn out a bolt.

6. Separate the upper arm from the bracket.



7. Replace bushing.

8. Press out the rubber bushings.

9.

CAUTION: Apply pressure to the outer edge of the bushing, not to the inner rubber part.

Center the sleeve in the body.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten fasteners until all fasteners are in place.

Attach the top arm to the frame bracket.

2. Connect the upper arm to the swing arm and tighten the fasteners to 115 Nm.

3. Install the frame bracket to the chassis leg.

4. If you are threading a new nut onto the upper arm bolt, fully tighten it to 115 Nm. If you are screwing on an existing nut, tighten it to 176 Nm.