Land Rover Discovery: Rear Suspension Spring (G1774680) / Removal and Installation

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Do not remove the rubber isolators form the spring. A new spring is installed with the correct isolators.

NOTES:

• Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
• Some components shown removed for clarity.
• Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING:

Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.

Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04, Removal and Installation).

General Equipment: Transmission jack

WARNING:

Use two suspension spring compressors located on opposite sides of the spring. Make sure the suspension spring compressors are correctly installed. Refer to manufactures instructions.

General Equipment: Suspension Spring Compressor

NOTE:

Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Torque: 170 Nm

NOTE:

Make sure that a new nut and bolt are installed.

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 180º

NOTE:

Make sure that a new nut and bolt are installed.

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 60º

NOTE:

Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 180º

General Equipment: Transmission jack

INSTALLATION

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure to install the spring and isolator in the correct position.
• Nuts and bolts must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Refer to: Specifications (204-00, Specifications).

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