1).
P4 Lower Control Arm to Frame
If the measured torque is less than the minimum

residual torque shown, the fixing should be replaced
with new and torque with reference to TOPIx
Workshop Manual section 204-01: Front Suspension.

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10.
NOTE: Minimum Torque: 273Nm (refer to
table 1).
P6 Lower Ball Joint Knuckle (Lower Arm Rear)

11.
1).

NOTE: Minimum Torque: 60Nm (refer to table

P7 Upper Control Arm to Knuckle

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12.
NOTE: Minimum Torque: 273Nm (refer to
table 1).
P40 Lower Ball Joint Knuckle (Lower Arm Front)

13.
NOTE: Minimum Torque: 210Nm (refer to
table 1).
P56 Adaptive Shock Absorber Yoke to Lower Control Arm.
If the measured torque is less than the minimum

residual torque shown, the fixing should be replaced
with new and torque with reference to TOPIx
Workshop Manual section 204-01: Front Suspension.

14.
1).

NOTE: M12 x 4 off Minimum Torque: 140Nm; M14 x 2 off Minimum Torque: 230Nm (refer to table

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Dynamic Response Front Actuator Ski Bracket
If the measured torque is less than the minimum residual torque shown, the fixing should be replaced with new

and torque with reference to TOPIx Workshop Manual section 204:01: Front Suspension.

15.
NOTE: Minimum Torque: 174Nm (refer to
table 1).
Front Stabilizer Links, Actuator Bar Arms to Knuckle

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16.
1).

NOTE: Minimum Torque: 89Nm (refer to table

Pinch Bolt - Front Air Strut to Yoke

17.
1).

NOTE: Minimum Torque: 60Nm (refer to table

P1/P2 Upper Control Arm to Knuckle
If the measured torque is less than the minimum

residual torque shown, the fixing should be replaced
with new and torque with reference to TOPIx

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Workshop Manual section 204:01: Front Suspension.

18.
NOTE: Torque: 30Nm (refer to table 1)
Tighten in a diagonal sequence.
Upper Fixings - Front Air Strut

19. Check Pipes for Fouls
Front pipe set to longitudinal. Check for a foul

between the front hydraulic pipe set and the
longitudinal.

20. Front Pipe Set to Subframe
Check that the rubber buffer is fitted to the hydraulic

pipe. Ensure that there is not a hard foul between the
hydraulic pipe and the sub frame.

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21. Return Hose to Longitudinal
Check that the rubber buffer is fitted and that there

isn’t a hard foul between the return pipe/hose and
the underside of the longitudinal.

22. Rear Pipe to Aero Shield
Check for a foul as the rear pipes exit from the aero

under shield.
Check the hydraulic pipe routing under the aero

shield and ensure free of fouls to the fuel pipes.

23.
NOTE: View of the end of hydraulic valve
block from front of vehicle.
Valve Block to Body Stud Clearance
There should be sufficient clearance between the

valve block body and the plastic body fastener that
secures the fuel lines. Where no or very little
clearance exists, the head of the fastener should be
modified, by removing it and drilling an axial hole
5mm diameter through the head, so that the body
stud passes through the head of the fixing.

24. Front Pipes to Edge Clip on Subframe Ski Bracket (Front

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right-hand)
There should be sufficient clearance between the

hydraulic pipes and the ski bracket.

25. Carry out road test:
If the issue is not still present, return the vehicle to the customer
If the issue is still present, continue to the next step.

NOTE: If any of the six (6) Dynamic
26.
Response front actuator ski bracket bolts have
been removed on three (3) previous occasions,
steel inserts are required to be fitted into the
subframe (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section
502-00: Thread repair inserts).
2013MY vehicles: If the knocking noise is still present
and considered unacceptable after performing above
steps, replace the Dynamic Response front actuator
(vehicles fitted with Dynamic Response System [part
number LR052058], shown as B in E156543; see TOPIx
Workshop Manual section 204-06: Ride and Handling
Optimisation - Front Stabilizer Bar). 2014MY vehicles
from VIN EA125193 will have the latest level parts
already fitted.

27.
NOTE: If the knocking noise is still present and considered unacceptable after performing the
above steps, remove and discard both under hood strut brace bars.
Remove the cowl panel grille (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-02: Front End Body Panels).
28. Remove both strut brace bars.

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29. Remove the grommets from strut brace and discard both strut brace bars.

NOTE: One foam pad is sufficient for both
30.
strut brace bars.
Insert foam pad (BTR6506; cut to a length of 38mm) into
rear of the strut brace bar grommets as shown.

31. Insert the grommet as shown.

32.

NOTE: Discard the four (4) fixing bolts that

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attach the brace bar to the bulk head (below wind
screen).
Install strut brace bar bolts back into the struts as
shown; tighten to 55Nm.

33. Install the cowl panel grille (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 501-02: Front End Body Panels).
34. After performing all listed remedial actions, it is possible that a low level of residual knocking noise may still be
present. This low level of knocking noise may be caused by the Dynamic Response system's hydraulic operation. If
the concern has not improved to an acceptable level, contact the Land Rover Technical HelpLine for further
assistance.

TABLE 1: Torque Specification - Front Suspension
Joint Description

Torque

Nominal

Graphic

P1 Upper Control Arm to Body

60-90Nm

75Nm

E149026

P2 Upper Control Arm to Body (Rear Mount)

60-90Nm

75Nm

E149026

P3 Lower Control Arm to Frame

190-340Nm

n/a (torque + angle)

E156341

P4 Lower Control Arm to Frame

190-340Nm

n/a (torque + angle)

E146696

P6 Lower Ball Joint Knuckle (Lateral Arm)

290 ± 17Nm

290Nm

E146695

P7 Upper Control Arm to Knuckle

70 ± 10Nm

70Nm

E145575

P40 Lower Ball Joint Knuckle (Lower Arm Front)

290 ± 17Nm

290Nm

E156342

P56 Adaptive shock absorber Yoke to Lower Control Arm

210-340Nm

n/a (torque + angle)

E146697

Dynamic Response front actuator Ski Bracket M12 joints (x4)

140-230Nm

n/a (torque + angle)

E144814

Dynamic Response front actuator Ski Bracket M14 joints (x2)

230-300Nm

n/a (torque + angle)

E144814

Stabilizer Links, Actuator bar arms to knuckle

185 ± 11Nm

185Nm

E156343

Front Strut To Body - Upper

30Nm

30Nm

E156344

Front Strut To Yoke

89-101Nm

95Nm

E145482

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