Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Front
Shock Absorber (G1779642) - Installation
Installation
Make sure the correct vehicle suspension components are installed.
Refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General
Information, Specifications).
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index29(10).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index210(9).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index211(9).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index212(9).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index213(9).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index214(9).jpg)
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the shock absorber.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure the component is aligned as shown.
- Make sure that the spring is installed to the damper
assembly with the paint marks (located on the spring) at
the top.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index215(10).jpg)
WARNINGS:
- Make sure that a new nut is installed.
- Make sure to support the shock absorber.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index216(10).jpg)
Renew Part: Shock absorber nut.
Torque: 67 Nm
CAUTION:
Make sure the components are aligned as shown.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index217(9).jpg)
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index218(10).jpg)
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index219(10).jpg)
CAUTION:
Make sure the components are aligned as shown.
![Front suspension front shock absorber (G1779642) - Installation](images/books/227/index220(10).jpg)
Install the spring and damper assembly.
Refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Check the suspension system ride height.
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The suspension arm nuts and bolts must be tightened with the
suspension arms in the normal ride position. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in premature failure
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
Removal steps in t
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal a
SEE MORE:
Note: Heated seats consume a great
amount of battery power. They will only
operate when the engine is running.
If the Heated seat/s are operating when
the ECO program is selected, the Heated
seat/s will switch off automatically. The
Heated seat/s can be switched on again,
but this may affect the ve
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
STEP REPLACE PART / RENEW PART PART NAME
Removal
CAUTION:
The final tightening of the suspension components must be carried
out with the vehicle on its wheels.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehic