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Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension / Description and Operation

Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Chassis / Chassis-Suspension / Front Suspension / Description and Operation

COMPONENT LOCATION

  1. Right spring and shock absorber assembly
  2. Stabilizer bar link (2 off)
  3. Stabilizer bar
  4. Left spring and shock absorber assembly
  5. Wheel knuckle
  6. Hub and bearing assembly
  7. Lower control arm
  8. Subframe

OVERVIEW

The front suspension features long travel McPherson struts to optimize on and off road performance.

The suspension components are mounted on a subframe. The subframe is mounted on four bushes which have differing compression rates to absorb lateral and longitudinal loading. This provides a rigid platform for front suspension cornering loads, frontal impact absorption and also provides a towing point for off-road recovery.

DESCRIPTION

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