:	Sep 16, 2008

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the front wheel.

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Loosen the outer tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.

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Loosen the outer tie-rod end lock nut.

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Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.   Remove and discard the tie rod end retaining nut.

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Remove the outer tie-rod end, note the number of turns for installation.

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Remove the outer tie-rod end lock nut.

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Remove the steering gear boot.   Release the 2 clips.

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Remove the inner tie-rod end.   Loosen the nut.

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Install the inner tie-rod end.   Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 lb.ft).

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Install the steering gear boot.   Secure with the clips.

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Install the outer tie-rod end lock nut.

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Install the tie rod end, note the number of turns until adjacent to the locknut.

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: To prevent damage to the tie rods, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening the components. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.   Clean the component mating faces.   For vehicles fitted with an M12 nut, install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).   For vehicles fitted with an M14 nut, install a new nut and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb.ft).

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Tighten the tie-rod locking nut.   Clean the component mating faces.   Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).

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Install the front wheel.   Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

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Lower the vehicle.

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Using only four wheel alignment equipment approved by Land Rover, check and adjust the wheel alignment.