Land Rover Discovery: Jacking and Lifting - Jacking
GENERAL
WARNING:
The following instructions must be adhered to before raising the
vehicle off the ground:
- Position vehicle on a solid, level surface.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Select 'P' - PARK on automatic transmission selector.
- Select 'N' - Neutral on manual transmission.
WARNING:
If the drive shaft(s) are to be disconnected, it will be necessary
to
raise all four wheels off the ground in order that the shaft(s) can be
rotated. DO NOT use the customer jack and ensure that the vehicle is
adequately supported on axle stands. With the vehicle raised, it will
be necessary to release the park brake and select Neutral - 'N' in the
main transmission to enable the drive shaft(s) to be rotated.
CAUTIONS:
- To avoid damage to the underbody components of the vehicle, the
following instructions must be adhered to:
- Do not position jacks or axle stands under the following
components:
- Body structure other than any approved jacking or lifting points
- Rear subframe
- Bumpers
- Fuel lines
- Fuel tank
- Brake lines
- Front or rear suspension arms
- Steering linkage
- Rear differential unit
- Transmission
- Engine oil pan - See note below
NOTE:
For certain repair operations, it may be necessary to support the
engine under the oil pan. In this case, a block of hardwood or a
rubber pad must be positioned on the jack lifting pad to protect the
oil pan.
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WARNINGS:
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle, ensure that
axle
stands are correctly positioned and vehicle is securely supported.
Always chock the rear wheels when jacking the front
All vehicles
WARNING:
Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
Select 'P' - Park on automatic transmission selector.
Select 'N' - Neutral on manua
SEE MORE:
Oil control ring
Upper piston ring
Lower compression piston ring
Circlip
Piston
Connecting rod
Connecting rod bearing cap
Bolt (2 off)
Lower large end bearing
Upper large end bearing
Small end bearing
Circlip
Gudgeon pin
The connecting rods are manufactured from forged steel and hav
COMPONENT LOCATION
Selector lever knob
Selector lever
Selector lever housing
Selector lever cables
OVERVIEW
The manual transmission external controls comprise a selector lever
assembly and two selector lever cables. The selector lever allows the driver
to select 6 forward gears and reverse g