Thrust tip (Freelander 2)

Special tool

205-754 Splitter, Ball Joints

Removing

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always place the vehicle on secure stands.

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

3. Loosen the tie rod end locknut.

4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Special tool: 205-754

CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint ball does not rotate.

5. Remove the tie rod end.

CAUTION: For ease of installation, note the number of revolutions when removing the tie rod end.

Installation

1. Install the tie rod end.

CAUTION: When installing the tie rod end, the number of revolutions must be the same as when removing.

2. Attach the tie rod end ball joint. Tightening torque: 70 Nm

WARNING: Use a new tie rod end nut.

Clean mating surfaces of foreign material. Make sure the ball joint ball does not rotate.

3. Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Tightening torque: 55 Nm

CAUTION: Clean mating surfaces of foreign material.

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

5. Check and adjust wheel alignment using only Land Rover approved wheel alignment equipment for all four wheels.