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Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly [Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension]





Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove the nut.

CAUTION: Discard the nut.









CAUTION: Discard the nut.





CAUTION: Discard the bolts.

CAUTION: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
2 Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.













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

CAUTION: Discard the nut.





CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.

Special Service Tool




Splitter, Ball Joints, 205-754A









CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

Special Service Tool




Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857













CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.





CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.





Special Service Tool




Lever, Wheel Knuckle, JLR-204-804









NOTE:
Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.

Installation






NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the noted removal position.

Torque to: 32 Nm









NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.




1 Remove the special tool.





Torque to: 110 Nm









CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.









WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

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

Torque to: 133 Nm









Torque to: 110 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Torque to: 200 Nm





WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

Torque to: 60 Nm









WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

CAUTION: Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.

CAUTION: Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

Step 1: 120 Nm

Step 2: 60 degree
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
2 Lower the vehicle.
3 Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
4 Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.