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

Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Chassis / Chassis-Suspension / Rear Suspension Spring (G1774680) / Removal and Installation

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

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).

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) 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.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

General Equipment: Suspension Spring Compressor

NOTE:

Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

Torque: 170 Nm

NOTE:

Make sure that a new nut and bolt are installed.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 180º

NOTE:

Make sure that a new nut and bolt are installed.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 60º

NOTE:

Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

Torque:

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 180º

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

General Equipment: Transmission jack

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

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.

Rear suspension spring (G1774680) Removal and installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

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