Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (G1779643) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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PART(S)
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Removal
CAUTION:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
- Do not use air tools to remove the nut.
- Discard the nut.
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Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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All vehicles
CAUTIONS:
- Discard the bolts.
- Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
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Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.
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Special Tool(s): 205-754A
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
- Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
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Special Tool(s): 205-857
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- General Equipment: Transmission jack
- General Equipment: Wooden Block
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt and nut.
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Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
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Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.
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Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
All vehicles
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NOTE:
Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
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Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643)Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) -
Installation
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Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) -
Installation
Installation
All vehicles
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the noted
removal position.
Torque: 32 Nm
NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted
removal positio
Front Suspension Spring (G1779644)
/ Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets
or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifcations section.
Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's
SEE MORE:
Telematics / Operation
The Telematics Control Module (TCU) receives the Global System
for Mobile
communications (GSM) and Global Positioning System (GPS) signals. Signal
reception is via roof pod which contains the GPS and GSM antennas.
The GPS signal is received by the antenna and is passed to the GPS signal
splitter.
Changing the follow mode set gap
It is the driver's responsibility to
select a gap appropriate to the
driving conditions.
Four gap settings are available. The
selected gap setting is displayed in the
Message centre when the gap adjustment
buttons are operated.
Each gap is indicated by an additional bar
in front of the vehicle icon
