Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Air Suspension (G2225271): Removal

NOTE:

This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Using Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, depressurize the air suspension system.
Refer to: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZE AND PRESSURIZE .

General Equipment : Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
Using Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) to the service position.
Refer to: ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE RELEASE .

General Equipment : Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
CAUTION:
- Do not use air tools to remove the halfshaft nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
- Do not discard the nut. Keep it for use in the halfshaft installation procedure.
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Remove the halfshaft nut.
Remove the rear brake disc.
Refer to: BRAKE DISC .
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the brake disc heatshield.
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- Remove the bolt.
- Reposition the brake caliper wiring harness.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the wheel speed sensor during removal.

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- Release the wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the wheel speed sensor.
- Remove the wiring harness bracket.
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Release the rear suspension height sensor link arm.
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Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
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- Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
- Release the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle assembly.
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- Remove and discard the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
- Remove the 2 lower control arm links.
CAUTION: Make sure to counter hold the ball joint.

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- Remove and discard the nut.
- Release the stabilizer bar link.
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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Release the wheel knuckle assembly.
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- Install special tool JLR-205-857 as illustrated.
Special Tool(s) : 205-857
- Release the halfshaft.
NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

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- Remove and discard the upper control arm nut and bolt.
- Remove the wheel knuckle assembly.
NOTE: Only do the following step if a new wheel knuckle is to be installed.

Remove the rear wheel bearing from the wheel knuckle.

Refer to: WHEEL BEARING .