Land Rover Discovery: Jacking and Lifting - Jacking
GENERAL
WARNING:
The following instructions must be adhered to before raising the
vehicle off the ground:
- Position vehicle on a solid, level surface.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Select 'P' - PARK on automatic transmission selector.
- Select 'N' - Neutral on manual transmission.
WARNING:
If the drive shaft(s) are to be disconnected, it will be necessary
to
raise all four wheels off the ground in order that the shaft(s) can be
rotated. DO NOT use the customer jack and ensure that the vehicle is
adequately supported on axle stands. With the vehicle raised, it will
be necessary to release the park brake and select Neutral - 'N' in the
main transmission to enable the drive shaft(s) to be rotated.
CAUTIONS:
- To avoid damage to the underbody components of the vehicle, the
following instructions must be adhered to:
- Do not position jacks or axle stands under the following
components:
- Body structure other than any approved jacking or lifting points
- Rear subframe
- Bumpers
- Fuel lines
- Fuel tank
- Brake lines
- Front or rear suspension arms
- Steering linkage
- Rear differential unit
- Transmission
- Engine oil pan - See note below
NOTE:
For certain repair operations, it may be necessary to support the
engine under the oil pan. In this case, a block of hardwood or a
rubber pad must be positioned on the jack lifting pad to protect the
oil pan.
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WARNINGS:
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle, ensure that
axle
stands are correctly positioned and vehicle is securely supported.
Always chock the rear wheels when jacking the front
All vehicles
WARNING:
Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
Select 'P' - Park on automatic transmission selector.
Select 'N' - Neutral on manua
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNINGS:
Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful
effects
arise.
Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health
damage or death.
Provide adequate ventilation when working on fuel systems.
Extreme care must be exercised when handlin
CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
Check all vehicle gaps and profiles.
Vehicle specific and tolerance checks.
Refer to: Body and F