Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION
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REPAIR
SELF LOCKING NUTS
WARNING: Where self locking nuts are
removed, they must be replaced with new
nuts of same specification.
PANHARD ROD
Service repair no - 60.10.07.
Remove
1. Remove fixings at mounting arm.
2. Remove fixings at axle bracket.
3. Remove panhard rod.
4. Using a suitable length of steel tubing, press out
flexible bushes. Ensure tubing locates on outer
edge of bush and not on rubber inner.
Refit
5. Fit replacement bushes.
CAUTION: Apply pressure to outer edge of
bush, and not rubber inner.
6. Fit panhard rod to axle bracket and mounting
arm. Tighten fixings to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
RADIUS ARM
Service repair no - 60.10.16.
Remove
1. Loosen road wheel retaining nuts.
2. Raise front of vehicle. Support chassis on stands
and remove wheel.
3. Support front axle weight with jack.
4. Remove radius arm to chassis side member
fixings.
5. Disconnect track rod at ball joint.