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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READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
COMPONENT LOCATION - VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE DRIVELINE
NOTE:
Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
Driveshaft
Rear Drive Unit (RDU)
Hydraulic lines
OVERVIEW
Vehicles with Active Driveline connect to the transmission in the same way
as vehicles witho
Advanced Emergency Brake Assist (AEBA)
Advanced Emergency Brake Assist (AEBA) improves braking response
during emergency braking, and is an enhancement of the electronic brake
prefill and emergency brake assist functions controlled by the ABS control
module.
For additional information, refer to: An