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Upper Arm: Installation

  1. Install the upper arm.
    • Fit the bolts but do not fully tighten at this stage.
    • Install new nuts.
  2. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
  3. Secure the brake hose and wheel speed sensor leads to the upper arm.
    • Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  4. Secure the stabilizer bar link.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  5. Install the upper arm and brake line heat shields.
    • Install the 3 bolts.
    • Install the 3 nuts.
  6. Connect the height sensor link.
  7. Set the height distance between the center of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 466 mm (18.34").
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  8. Tighten the 2 upper arm nuts and bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  9. Install the wheel and tire.
    • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
  10. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, calibrate the suspension ride height. Refer to Ride Height Adjustments article.