Rear Subframe Mount: Service and Repair

Rear Subframe Bushing - 4.2L/4.4L

Special Service Tools







Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the rear wheels and tires
3. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, depressurize the air suspension.
4. Remove the rear driveshaft.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the LH and RH rear height sensors.







6. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar

Release the LH and RH brake pipes.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.







7. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar

Release the LH and RH anti-lock brake system (ABS) wiring harnesses.
^ Release the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.
^ Release from the 12 clips.







8. Release the 2 air suspension lines.
^ Release from the 2 clips.

9. Using suitable hydraulic jacks, support the lower arms.

10. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Release the LH and RH rear shock absorbers from the lower suspension arms.
^ Remove the 2 nuts and bolts.







11. Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the rear subframe.
12. Remove the 2 diagonally opposite subframe mounting bolts.
^ Remove the 2 special washers.







13. Use the rear shock absorber bolts to support the rear subframe.
^ Install the special washers.
^ Install the bolts to a minimum depth of 16 mm (0.63 inches).

14. Release the rear subframe.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Remove the 2 special washers.
^ Lower the subframe by a maximum of 100 mm (3.94 inches).
^ Remove the 4 spacers.

15. NOTE:
^ The rear subframe bushes must be replaced as a set.
^ Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

Install the special tools, to the rear subframe bushes.







16. Using the special tool, remove the rear subframe bushes.
^ Remove the special tool.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Allow the sealant to set for 24 hours before any vehicle load is applied to the bushing.

Position the rear subframe bush.
^ Apply LR012582 sealant to the contact face of the new bush.
^ Install the special tools.







2. Using the special tool, install the rear subframe bush.
3. Repeat the procedure on the bush diagonally opposite.
4. Raise the rear subframe.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Install the bolts to a minimum depth of 16 mm (0.63 inches) through the opposite bushes.

5. Lower the subframe by a maximum of 100 mm (3.94 inches).
6. Remove and install the remaining 2 bushes.
7. Raise the rear subframe and locate on the dowels.
^ Install the spacers.
^ Remove the bolts supporting the rear subframe.

8. CAUTION: Make sure that the spacers are correctly located to the bushes prior to tightening.

Secure the rear subframe.
^ Install the special washers.
^ Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).

9. CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.

Secure the LH and RH rear shock absorbers to the lower suspension arms.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

10. Secure the air suspension lines.
^ Secure in the clips.

11. Secure the LH and RH ABS wiring harnesses.
^ Secure the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.
^ Secure in the clips.

12. Secure the LH and RH brake pipes.
^ Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (4 ft. lbs.).

13. Connect the electrical connectors to the LH and RH rear height sensors.
14. Install the rear driveshaft.
15. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, pressurize the air suspension.
16. Install the rear wheels and tires.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).

17. Lower the vehicle.