Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension / Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
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- 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
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Install a new and bolt.
NOTE:
All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel
drive transmission is similar.
Renew Part: Wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1: 40 Nm
Stage 2: 180º
CAUTIONS:
Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Mark out the position on the new A-pillar outer panel where the
upper and lower Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welded butt joints are to be
made. Cut through the new panel as indicated.
Offer up the new A-pillar outer panel and clamp into position.