Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
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.
Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
All vehicles
CAUTIONS:
- Discard the bolts.
- Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.
Special Tool(s): 205-754A
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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.
Special Tool(s): 205-857
- General Equipment: Transmission jack
- General Equipment: Wooden Block
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt and nut.
Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are
not damaged during this operation.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
All vehicles
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
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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
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:
The Instrument panel can be used to
display the vehicle's tyre pressures. The
tyre pressure figures can be accessed via
the Vehicle Info menu.
For more information
Note: The tyre pressure units can be
configured to display as either bar, psi, or
kPa via the Vehicle Info and the Tyre
Information men
WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury,
the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or
replacing any air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
components. To deplete the backup power supply energy,
disconnect the battery ground cable and wait on