Range Rover L322 - Replacing lower control arm

[@mastermindstv7839]

You're in a wheelchair, you're very inspiring... what a man... you deserve a standing ovation for this video.. you have my vote for primer minster...

[@Bensgarage]

This was a pretty straightforward job to do and it all went to plan.

[@tcat5933]

Thanks Ben! Working on torn CV boots.

[@g871]

Excellent video Ben. Always wanted an L322 and being able to do repairs them myself makes them even more appealing. Your videos are a great help.

[@Bensgarage]

Glad they are useful, there will hopefully be many more when I get the workshop sorted.

[@maddykeri1]

Right on man I know how to do it now.Thanks for showing.

[@TheDobbins39]

Great tip measuring the ride height. Ile be using that in the future.

[@leeboss4291]

Nicely tackled always fun working on range rovers and always something needs fixing 🤣🤣 but being handy with the spanners help the parts kitty which always needs topping up 🤣🤣

[@lunatica444]

Thank you Ben!!!

[@peteraudley4671]

Great guy !

[@33TinaF]

It went pretty well, particularly as it was freezing cold. Remember to get the “in case it breaks” bit in future too, seems to work! 😂😂

[@H-B-vid]

Great info Ben. Always wanted a Range Rover but i was frighted of by a friend of mine who breaks them for pocket money. I have an X5 and Jeep G-Cherokee and they all seem to suffer the same issues. Keep the videos coming. Kent (M0KWR)

[@SpoonersShed]

Hi Ben, really good video which I read before changing my front wishbone on my 2010 L322. Just waiting for the new rear suspension arms to arrive as I've decided to change the lot whilst I was at it. I changed the Upper Ball Joint yesterday - now that it a horrendous job.. took me hours to get it out even with Heat, PlusGas Fluid and a large drift/Hammer. It was the original part so had done well at 9 years old. Cheers Gavin

[@koltonrowan7262]

Instablaster...

[@Mike-yq6jg]

great vid mate

[@tcat5933]

Do you have anything on front wheel hub removal?

[@Bensgarage]

should be in the manual.

[@tcat5933]

Nice job! Where are you finding the torque settings?

[@Bensgarage]

From the workshop manual, you can get one here: www.bensgarage.org/manuals.html

[@davidfarrar4245]

Did you ever do a video on the other ball joint wat bolts in (2bolts )

[@Bensgarage]

No I didn’t, sorry.

[@OYABUNG_WA]

A bit of a random question but what trolley jack do you use to get the height for the old Rangie without wood blocks 🤣

[@Bensgarage]

I've just been out to the garage for a look, it's a 2.5tonne Aluminium/steel Rocket Lift made by Sealey.

[@OYABUNG_WA]

@@Bensgarage legend thank you

[@FredAston]

Hello Ben. Our 2008 HSE has developed a slight knock in the front end and was confirmed to be the lower control arm. Doing a KZbin search for helpful videos, I wasn’t surprised to find this one at the top of suggested videos. I did watch others to see if they had anything to add and of course they didn’t. Not only that, none were as good or comprehensive as yours, and they were done by professional shops. Love your stuff. You have by far the very best L322 videos out there. I do have one question though. After completing your repair, did you need to get an alignment. I’m thinking any time you do suspension work, you should do it. What are your thoughts and how did that aspect turn out for you? Many, many thanks for all you do to help guys like me. I do hope you realize your impact.

[@Bensgarage]

I'm glad that my videos are of some use. Normally I would have the wheel alignment checked after doing suspension work, in this instance I didn't get it done, if I were to do the same job on my 2010 TDV8, then it would go in the have the alignment done. Reason I didn't do it, mainly a time issue. We needed to fix the car and get it re inspected, as we were using the car to tow the trailer as we were moving house. And to be fair, it drove in a straight line and no unusual tyre wear was apparent.

[@giuistefanjr72]

Thank you for the video.i have to do the same job on my tdv8 . How did you find the job difficulty for replacing the parts?

[@eddiesoprano5483]

Did you jack up the 2 sides? Or just the one were you did the job?

[@Bensgarage]

Just the one side.

[@davidfarrar4245]

Thanks will do 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Youll be making a lot of videos on replacing parts for your RR. Hope you like get your hand dirty. Great video mate

[@Bensgarage]

Your quite right. 👍

[@davidfarrar4245]

Thanks great how to do video I’ve got a L322 face lift when I come to a stop I get a groaning noise coming from the front when virtually at a stop any ideas 👍👍

[@Bensgarage]

David Farrar first thing I’d check is brakes. Mine makes a creaking groaning noise when coming to a stop. Then I’d check wheel bearings as those are the only two components that rotate. And while your at it check all the lower arm bushes for excessive play.

[@toffeesvideos]

Thanks Ben, really helpful.. did you ever change the upper ball joint you mentioned?. I still have not replaced mine looked to difficult to get out

[@ginoleonne3477]

great video ,, question when tackle this job as disconecting height sensor! is not need reprogram susoenssion with scanner tool or any computer !! cause Im afrsid of change it in my 05 l322 and deprogram height sensor!!

[@Bensgarage]

gino leonne if you only disconnect the bolt and not the electrical connection then I can’t see a problem. I managed to knock a height sensor off while off roading, reconnected it and the car started working normally with no need for recalibration.

[@diegonavarro708]

It would be great if you include the reasons for the repair. Was the arm ball joint worn out?

[@Bensgarage]

Diego Navarro yes the ball joint was worn excessively and thus failed it’s bi annual inspection.

[@Bensgarage]

Paul Boobier Exactly, nothing is built to last anymore.

[@EverythingAutomotive]

Ben the workshop manual states its 165nm + 90 🤔

[@Bensgarage]

I think I said 160nm plus 90deg, so not far off. I didn’t have the manual at the time and got the info off the ffrangerover forum

[@giuistefanjr72]

A bit of info ,why didn't you block the suspension so not going for that jacking up the hub to the hight you need. Simply press down the suspension button until it shows the lock.

[@Bensgarage]

I jacked the hub up to simulate the normal ride height and then tightened the bolts on the arm to chassis. You could also replace the arm, leave the bolts loose and then set the car on its wheels and put it in normal ride height and then crawl under the car to tighten the bolts. You need to do that to avoid putting extra stress on the bushes in the arm.

[@silverback5320]

Got to ask Ben I changed mine as same way you did now my steering wheel is off centre I only done the one side Did you have the same problem? Or know why this has happened to mine? I can only think new part is slightly different in size Thanks

[@Bensgarage]

No luckily our steering wheel stayed straight after doing the job. However it is normally good practice to check your wheel alignment after having your suspension dismantled.

[@andybliss6538]

Hi Ben, wonder if you can help me with your Range Rover experience My L322 Vogue has had the lower part of the tailgate jam. Firstly the electronic switch failed so I continued using the plastic emergency switches either side of the lower tailgate. All was fine for a while but now they don’t work either so I can’t get the lower part down. I have checked the fuse which is fine so am a bit bambozzled. I did note the fuse rating in the handbook is 10 A and it has a 15A fitted. Was wondering if you’d ever experienced anything like this with your Rangies?

[@Bensgarage]

Sorry never had this problem and to be honest I’ve never paid much attention to the tailgate as it’s always worked. Is there power at the switch? I’d check that first and maybe send some power down the wire on the switch to the latch.

[@andybliss6538]

Ben Elliott okay mate no worries. Am currently waiting on a Land Rover specialist to see if he can fit me in before new year as I need to load it up to move loads of stuff to a house in Ireland in January. These things always happen when you really don’t need them to!

[@darrensmith2141]

What make of part did you end up using as they seem to go from £25-£200

[@Bensgarage]

I'm really not sure, just checked my emails and it gives a part number but no make. Where I got it from also do a Heavy duty version now. www.lrparts.net/rbj500920-range-rover-l322-front-lower-arm-heavy-duty-by-meyle-front-suspension-arm-for-vogue-2002-2012-fits-right-left.html

[@darrensmith2141]

Ben Elliott I have looked at them and also Delphi ones

[@Bensgarage]

Which ever one I bought it said it was an OEM Part.

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

I see a man rocking a pair of crocs I press like.🤐👌

[@Bensgarage]

Bryan I’ve been busted, didn’t realise they were caught on camera. I refer to them as my safety footwear.

[@allenrichardson5777]

Remove door mirror

[@suhailahmed4449]

Mannnnn cars in britan just rott like crazy

[@Bensgarage]

suhail ahmed Oh yes they certainly do, not as bad now days as they were in the 70s & 80s though.

[@antking8847]

Top work Ben - Any news on the exercise regime and getting your leg muscles back? Keep it up - you are inspiring me - saving up for a 2010 TDV8 as I type - need something to replace my recently departed yr 2000 P38 4.0lt

[@Bensgarage]

Still working on the legs, got pyshio today as it happens. Got to up my game a bit as progress is slow, trying a new regime in the new year. No point over Christmas as we always eat and drink too much.

[@antking8847]

@@Bensgarage Good luck mate - it must be challenging but with luck and time I'm sure you will make it. Happy Christmas. BTW - you should have way more subscribers!

[@Bensgarage]

Channel is growing slowly, seems that the Range Rover content brings people in, but hoping next year to get some other projects going and that might interest more people.

[@MePeterNicholls]

You need a heavier mallet

[@Bensgarage]

I have one in the toolbox, but it's too much effort to get off the floor to get it (in a wheelchair).

[@650Swift]

Never hit cast iron with a hammer.

[@John-cl4hd]

Hi Ben, are you ex REME? Good videos mate.

[@Bensgarage]

No never been in. I tried to get in the RAF but at the time (93 ish) they were having massive cut backs and weren’t recruiting so ended up in a small garage on an apprentiship.