Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Land Rover LR2 (LF) L6-3.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Subframe Front Bushing
Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedures
NOTE: TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
A TAS removal and installation procedure uses a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
TAS Graphics
Colors used in the graphic are as follows:
- Blue - Component to be removed/installed or disassembled/assembled.
- Green and Brown - Additional components that need to be removed/installed or disassembled/assembled prior to the target component.
- Yellow - Component that is touched or affected in a way but remains in the vehicle. It may be detached, attached, moved, modified, checked, adjusted etc.
- Magenta - Electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps and clips.
- Pale Blue - Special tool(s) and general equipment.
One illustration may have multiple steps assigned to it.
Numbered pointers are used to indicate the number of electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps and clips.
Items in the illustration can be transparent or use cutouts to show hidden details.
TAS Symbols
Symbols are used inside the graphics and in the text area to enhance the information display.
Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Subframe Front Bushing
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
204-598 Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
204-598-01 Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide
Removal
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front subframe assembly.
Refer to: Front Subframe. Front Subframe
3. CAUTION: Mark the components to aid installation.
- Remove the bushing.
Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-598-01
- Special tool 204-598-01/8 is used to start the bushing removal process, and must be removed after the bushing has released, as it will not pass through the sub-frame bushing aperture.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure that the component aligns with the installation mark.
Install the bushing.
Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-598-01
2. Install the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe. Front Subframe
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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