Spring - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G2496455): Removal

CAUTION:

All fasteners must be fully tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. If this instruction is not followed the bushes can be damaged.
Nut and bolt must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
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Use a suitable hydraulic stand and support the lower arm.

General Equipment: Vehicle/axle stands
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Release the suspension height sensor link.
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Remove and discard the shock absorber nut and bolt.
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Remove and discard the tie-rod nut and bolt.
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Release the 2 wiring harness grommets.
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- Remove and discard the 2 integral link nuts and bolts.
- Remove the 2 integral links.
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- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
- Release the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm.
CAUTION:
- Take extra care when handling the assembly. Failure to follow this instruction might result in damage to the Constant Velocity joint (CV) or the CV boot.
- Make sure that during the release of the wheel knuckle assembly, the halfshaft is not released from the differential.
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- Use a suitable stand to support the rear wheel knuckle assembly.
  General Equipment: Vehicle/axle stands
- Remove and discard the rear lower control arm bolt.
- Release the wheel knuckle assembly from the lower control arm.
CAUTION: Only compress the spring enough to remove from the vehicle. Over compressing the spring may result in damage to the spring.

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- Slowly lower the lower arm hydraulic stand.
- Install the special tool to the spring.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-854
- Carefully compress the spring.
- Remove the spring and special tool from the vehicle.
NOTE:
- Only complete this step if a new spring is being installed.
- Note the measurements between the coils on the spring.
Remove the special tool from the spring.

Special Tool(s): JLR-204-854
CAUTION: Note the installed position of the components before removal.

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Remove the 2 spring seats.
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Examine the components and renew if damaged or worn.