Shock absorber with spring (Freelander 2)

Removing

1. Remove the panel of furnish of a back lateral part of a body. Refer to Procedure: Rear Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior trim, Removal and installation).

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Place secure stands under the vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel. Refer to procedure: Wheel and tire (204-04 Wheels and tires, Removal and installation).

CAUTION: Do not stress the brake hose.

CAUTION: Discard nut.

6. Remove the bolt from the hub support and discard it.

CAUTION: Make sure nothing is pinched/pinched.

Installation

1. Install shock absorber to hub assembly. Tightening torque: 110 Nm

CAUTION: Use new bolts.

2. Establish the shock-absorber in gathering with a spring. Tightening torque: 32 Nm

3. Install the lower suspension arms.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened when the weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension.

4. Install the brake line and wheel speed sensor brackets. Tightening torque: 10 Nm

5. Attach the stabilizer bar. Tightening torque: 60 Nm

WARNING: Use a new nut.

6. Attach the brake caliper and base plate to the hub support. Tightening torque: 110 Nm

Clean mating surfaces of foreign material. Make sure that the brake hose is not kinked and is correctly installed.

7. Support the vehicle by placing a jack under the rear hub.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened when the weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension.

8. Tighten the trailing arm nut and bolt. Tightening torque: 270 Nm

9. Tighten the nuts and bolts of the front and rear lower arms. Tightening torque: 175 Nm

10. Install the wheel. Refer to procedure: Wheel and tire (204-04 Wheels and tires, Removal and installation).

11. Establish the panel of furnish of a back lateral part of a body. Refer to Procedure: Rear Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior trim, Removal and installation).