Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Front
Shock Absorber (G1779642) - Installation
Installation
Make sure the correct vehicle suspension components are installed.
Refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General
Information, Specifications).
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
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Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the shock absorber.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure the component is aligned as shown.
- Make sure that the spring is installed to the damper
assembly with the paint marks (located on the spring) at
the top.
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WARNINGS:
- Make sure that a new nut is installed.
- Make sure to support the shock absorber.
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Renew Part: Shock absorber nut.
Torque: 67 Nm
CAUTION:
Make sure the components are aligned as shown.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the components are aligned as shown.
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Install the spring and damper assembly.
Refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Check the suspension system ride height.
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The suspension arm nuts and bolts must be tightened with the
suspension arms in the normal ride position. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in premature failure
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
Removal steps in t
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal a
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
A soft faced hammer should be used to avoid damaging the special
tool and creating debris.
NOTE:
Some variation i
Installation
NOTE:
Position cloth to collect fluid spillage.
CAUTION:
Only tighten the bolts finger-tight at this stage.
CAUTION:
Only tighten the nuts finger-tight at this stage.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the gap is even between the rear spoiler and
the rear quarter panel moulding and the r