Front Panhard Rod and Bushes
PANHARD ROD AND BUSHESRemove
1. Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2. Remove nut and bolt securing panhard rod to chassis
3. Remove locking plate screw, locking plate and bolt securing panhard rod to axle.
4. Remove panhard rod.
5. Press out bushes from rod.
Refit
6. Clean bush mating faces in rod.
7. Fit replacement bushes centrally in rod.
CAUTION: When pressing in the new bushes ensure that pressure is applied to ONLY the outer edge of the bush, NOT to the rubber inner.
8. Fit panhard rod to axle and chassis.
9. Fit securing nut and bolt. Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft lb).
10. Fit securing bolt. Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft lb).
11. Fit locking plate and secure with screw. Tighten screw Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
12. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.