Range Rover Evoque: Front Stabilizer Bar AWD
Removal
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTES:
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
- Torque: 40 Nm
- Using a suitable tie strap, secure the driveshaft.
4. Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00A Exhaust System - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles With: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
5. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
- Torque: 60 Nm
- Repeat the above step for the other side.
6. WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.
- Torque:
Stage 1: 175 Nm
Stage 2: 175 Nm
- Repeat the above step for the other side.
7. NOTE: Subframe shown removed for clarity.
8. Inspect the components and install new if damaged or worn.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
