Land Rover Discovery: Front Suspension Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (G1779643) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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PART(S)
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Removal
CAUTION:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
- Do not use air tools to remove the nut.
- Discard the nut.
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Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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All vehicles
CAUTIONS:
- Discard the bolts.
- Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
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Tie aside with a suitable tie strap.
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.
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Special Tool(s): 205-754A
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
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CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
- Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
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Special Tool(s): 205-857
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- General Equipment: Transmission jack
- General Equipment: Wooden Block
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt and nut.
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Vehicles without dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
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Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
Vehicles with dynamic suspension
CAUTION:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged during this operation.
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Special Tool(s): JLR-204-804
All vehicles
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NOTE:
Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
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Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643)Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) -
Installation
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Front Suspension Shock
Absorber and Spring
Assembly (G1779643) -
Installation
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
Front Suspension Spring (G1779644)
/ Removal and Installation
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
SEE MORE:
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
/ Diagnosis and Testing -
Inspection and Verification
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms (501-11 Glass, Frames and
Mechanisms, Description and Operation).
Inspection and verificatio
Child seats
For optimum safety, children
should travel in the rear of the
vehicle at all times; front
passenger seat travel is not
recommended. However, if it is
essential that a child travels in the
front (not permitted in Australia),
set the vehicle's seat fully
rearward and seat the child in an
approved forw
