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
SEE MORE:
Before operating the tailgate,
make sure anyone in the vicinity
does not have any part of their
body in a position where it could
be trapped. Note that the
'soft-close' action does not
incorporate object detection.
Death or serious injury could
occur, even with an object
detection system. While the
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 9HP48 9-Speed
Automatic Transmission - AWD (205-02A Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and
Ins