Land Rover Discovery: Raising the Rear of the Vehicle
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 manual transmission.
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Vehicles with four-wheel drive
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, position lifting pad of jack beneath the rear jacking point located on the rear differential support bracket, position 3.
With vehicle at desired height, position axle stand(s) as illustration and carefully lower jack until vehicle rests on axle stand(s), position 1 or 2.
Vehicles with two-wheel drive
CAUTION:
With no central jacking point at the rear it is not possible to raise both sides of the vehicle at once.
On vehicles with two-wheel drive, position lifting pad of jack beneath the rear jacking point located on the body, position 1.
With vehicle at desired height, position axle stand(s) as illustration and carefully lower jack until vehicle rests on axle stand(s), position 2.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle, ensure that axle stands are correctly positioned and vehicle is securely supported.
CAUTION:
Position suitable material between axle stands and body to prevent damage.
Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from stands.
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Two-post Lift
WARNING:
Make sure that the vehicle is stable before commencing work.
CAUTION:
If the drive shaft(s) are to be removed, release the parking brake and
select NEUTRAL 'N' in the transmission in order th
Wheel - free lift - four - Postramp
NOTE:
To enable the vehicle to be supported correctly on the wheel-free
longitudinals, it will be necessary to produce 2 off each of the support
blocks to the dimensions given in the accompanying illu
SEE MORE:
Parking Brake and Actuation Electronic Parking Brake Release When the
Vehicle Has no Electrical Power (G1785116) / General Procedures
CHECK
WARNING:
Chock the wheels and make sure that all personnel are clear of the
vehicle before carrying out the following procedure
NOTES:
To be carried out in the event that the vehicle has no electrical
power.
Right hand illustration shown, left hand is similar.
Disconnect the battery groun
Chemical Materials
All chemical materials should always be used with caution and stored and
handled with care. They may be toxic, harmful, corrosive, irritant or highly
flammable and give rise to hazardous fumes and dusts.
The effects of excessive exposure to chemicals may be immediate or
delayed; briefly experienced
