Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension / Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
- Right spring and shock absorber assembly
- Stabilizer bar link (2 off)
- Stabilizer bar
- Left spring and shock absorber assembly
- Wheel knuckle
- Hub and bearing assembly
- Lower control arm
- Subframe
OVERVIEW
The front suspension features long travel McPherson struts to optimize on
and off road performance.
The suspension components are mounted on a subframe. The subframe is
mounted on four bushes which have differing compression rates to absorb
lateral and longitudinal loading. This provides a rigid platform for front
suspension cornering loads, frontal impact absorption and also provides a
towing point for off-road recovery.
DESCRIPTION
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NOTE:
Adaptive dynamics shock absorber shown, standard shock absorber
similar.
Locknut
Bolts - Top mount
Top mount plate
Top mount bearing
Spring isolator
Spring
Spring Isolator
Shock absor
Nut - Rear attachment (2 off)
Bush
Ball joint
Bolt - Rear attachment (2 off)
Bolt - Air duct - Brake cooling attachment (if fitted)
Air duct - Brake cooling (if fitted)
Subframe
Bolt - Fron
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Rear Sub
SEE MORE:
The complexities of the electronics involved with the telematics system, of
which the GPS antenna and navigation display are parts, and the
multiplexed communication network which are connected to it preclude the
use of workshop general electrical test equipment. Therefore, reference
should be made
Do not obstruct the operation of
the airbags by placing any part of
your person or any objects in
contact with, or close to, an
airbag module. If the airbag
inflates, objects or any part of
your person could interfere with
the inflation of the airbag or be
propelled inside the vehicle,
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