Torque Specifications

[anothersilver]

Does Land Rover publish torque specifications for repairs? I am going to replace my front lower control arms, front/rear sway links, and front/rear bushings. For the control arms and spindle nuts I want to make sure I get everything tightened down right. I found a workshop manual online but it does not show any torque specifications. The local garage has an all data system I can use if that will have the specs.

Thanks,
SR

 

[johnsoax]

My maintenance manual has all torque values....

 

[johnsoax]

From 60.35.33 Lower Arm Bushing

1 .
CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
CAUTION: Make sure the correct special tool is used to install the bushings to the correct
depth.
Using the special tools, install the lower arm rear bushings.
2 .
CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
Using the special tools, install the lower arm front bushings
3 . Install the LH lower arm.
Fit the bolts but do not fully tighten at this stage.
4 . Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.
Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 lb.ft).
5 . Release the halfshaft.
6 . Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
7 . Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
8 . Secure the stabilizer bar link.
Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
9 . Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
10 . Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
11 . Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
12 . Secure the LH stabilizer link.
Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
13 . Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm (258 lb.ft).
Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
14 .
Set the height distance between the centre of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to
466 mm (18.34'').
15 . Tighten the lower arm bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
Align the bolts to the marks made previously.
16 . Install the RH lower arm. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm (60.35.02) (Section 204-01)
17 . Install the wheels and tires.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
18 . Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.

 

[thorgal]

Torque Settings:
Track rod end ball joint nut - 70nm
Track rod end locking nuts - 53nm
Shock absorber and spring assembly to lower arm bolt - 300nm
Lower arm ball joint retaining nut - 115nm
Lower arm bolts - 275nm
Hub Nut - 230nm
Wheel bolts - 140nm

Good luck!

 

[tlt]

Good Stuff here, let us know how you make out.

 

[anothersilver]

Thank you! Will post update

 

[anothersilver]

Well, things turned into a pain and had to have the shop mechanic take over but we did torque everything down correctly. The left axel shaft was seized into the hub and it took a press to push it out. In addition the lower ball joints were a pain to remove even with the puller tool. Otherwise everything went well. The RR Sport bushings are a bit firmer but overall the front suspension is much tighter now!

If anyone tries this I would strongly recommend having access to a lift and checking the axel can be pushed out with the correct tool before starting this job.