Land Rover Discovery: Standard Workshop Practices
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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
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
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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PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not use tools during this operation, removal of the component(s)
must be carried out by hand.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications
WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Train Weight
(GTW) and axle weights.
*The nose weight can be increased to a
maximum of 175 kg for vehicles with 5
seats and to a maximum of 125 kg for
vehicles with 7 seats. Make sure that the
maximum rear axle, the GVW and the
GTW weig