Land Rover Discovery: Rear Suspension Wheel Knuckle (G1775239) / Removal

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTIONS:

• Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
• Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.
• Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV joints.
• Angularly adjusted roller (AAR) joints, used at the inboard end of some halfshafts have no internal retaining mechanism and can separate.

NOTE:

If a new knuckle is installed, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

Connect the diagnostic tool and set the electronic park brake (EPB) to the maintenance position.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

Retain the nut for the instillation.

CAUTIONS:

• Discard the bolts.
• Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
• Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.

NOTE:

All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel drive transmission is similar.

NOTE:

All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel drive transmission is similar.

CAUTION:

Make sure the height sensor arm is pointing outwards.

CAUTION:

Discard the bolt.

Refer to: Rear Wheel Arch Liner (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

CAUTION:

Discard the nuts.

CAUTION:

Discard the nuts and bolts.

CAUTION:

Discard the nut and bolt.

NOTE:

All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel drive transmission is similar.

CAUTION:

Discard the nut and bolt.

CAUTIONS:

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

Vehicles with all wheel drive transmission (AWD).

Special Tool(s): 205-857

CAUTION:

Discard the nut and bolt.

NOTE:

All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel drive transmission is similar.

Rear Suspension Wheel Knuckle (G1775239)Rear Suspension Wheel Knuckle (G1775239) / Installation

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