Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643)
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
Removal
CAUTION:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on
the suspension.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations ma
Installation
All vehicles
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the noted
removal position.
Torque: 32 Nm
NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted
removal positio
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets
or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifcations section.
Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's
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COMPONENT REMOVAL
Whenever possible, clean components and the surrounding area before
removal.
Blank off openings exposed by component removal.
Following disconnection, seal fuel, oil or hydraulic lines immediately
using
suitable blanking plugs or caps.
Seal open ends of exposed oilways using
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Make sure to protect the paintwork.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Using a suitable tool, release the trim panel.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04, Removal and Installation).
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