Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension / Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
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- Right spring and shock absorber assembly
- Stabilizer bar link (2 off)
- Stabilizer bar
- Left spring and shock absorber assembly
- Wheel knuckle
- Hub and bearing assembly
- Lower control arm
- 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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NOTE:
Adaptive dynamics shock absorber shown, standard shock absorber
similar.
Locknut
Bolts - Top mount
Top mount plate
Top mount bearing
Spring isolator
Spring
Spring Isolator
Shock absor
Nut - Rear attachment (2 off)
Bush
Ball joint
Bolt - Rear attachment (2 off)
Bolt - Air duct - Brake cooling attachment (if fitted)
Air duct - Brake cooling (if fitted)
Subframe
Bolt - Fron
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Rear Sub
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Use a suitable trim tool.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
Refer to: Floor Console Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel
and
A 3 point seatbelt is installed in all seating positions. Each seatbelt has
emergency locking retractor functionality.
The emergency locking retractor function incorporates a lift shaft locking
system with webbing sensor and car sensing activating mechanisms. The
webbing sensor activates the lockin