Land Rover Discovery: Standard Workshop Practices
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / General Information / Standard Workshop Practices
- Vehicle in Workshop
- General Installation Instructions
- Joints and Joint Faces
- Screw Threads
- Bolt and Nut Identification
- Ball and Roller Bearings
- Brake Hydraulics
- Electrical Precautions
- Fuel Handling Precautions
- Oil Seals
- Supplementary Restraint System ( SRS ) Precautions
- Airbag and Pre-tensioner Deployment
- Front Airbag Deployment - Driver and Passenger
- Air Conditioning System Precautions
- Vehicle Weights
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Vehicle in Workshop
When working on a vehicle in the workshop always make sure that:
Where practicable, the parking brake is applied and the wheels are
securely chocked to prevent the vehicle moving forwards or backwa
General Installation Instructions
COMPONENT REMOVAL
Whenever possible, clean components and the surrounding area before
removal.
Blank off openings exposed by component removal.
Following disconnection, seal fuel, oil or hydraulic
Joints and Joint Faces
All gaskets should be installed dry unless stated otherwise. Always apply the
specified lubricant to O-rings and install O-rings using the fingers only.
Use gasket removal spray and/or plastic scrape
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
Torque: 5 Nm
Torque: 4.1 Nm
Torque: 4.1 Nm
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the
Front Suspension Wheel
Knuckle (G1778608) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
Removal
CAUTIONS:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on
the suspension.
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over
articulate. Fa
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