Land Rover Discovery: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension Rear Suspension Height Sensor (G1779910) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
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.
Left shown, right similar.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).
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.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Torque: 6 Nm
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, calibrate the suspension ride height.
Vehicle dynamic suspension ride height adjustments (G1429624) general procedures
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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CAUTIONS:
- Make sure the wheels and tires, tie rod ends, suspension joints and wheel bearings are free from damage, wear and free play.
- Make sure there are no heavy objects in the vehicle.
- The ride height must be measured with the vehicle weight supported by the suspension.
- Drive the vehicle on to a flat, level surface.
- Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
- Make sure the vehicles fuel tank is full, if not distribute extra weight evenly over the fuel tank area to represent a full tank of fuel.
NOTE:
This procedure must be carried out after the removal or replacement of the front or rear height sensors, suspension arms, shock absorbers, coil springs and any body panels incorporating suspension fixing points.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is not moved once it has been positioned to take measurements.
Position the vehicle on a flat level surface.
NOTES:
- Do not install the special tool over a locking wheel nut.
- Make sure the special tool is square to the wheel face with the measuring rod in a vertical position.
- Take the measurement from the top edge of the slider on the special tool.
- Make sure the fender splash shields are correctly fitted.
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Check the ride height dimensions.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00, Specifications).
- Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, calibrate the suspension ride height.
- With the diagnostic tool in the suspension height measurement screen, use the special tool to measure and record the height setting from each wheel center to the wheel arch.
Vehicle Dynamic Suspension
Front Suspension
Height Sensor (G1426750)
/ Removal
and InstallationVehicle Dynamic Suspension
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Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - Component location
Rear right adaptive shock absorber
Rear right spring
Rear right height sensor
Rear left spring
Rear left adaptive shock absorber
Rear left height sensor
Suspension Control Module (SUM)
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Vehicle Dynamic Suspension
- Operation
The SUM uses a combination of information from other system modules and
data from the height sensors to measure the vehicle and suspension states
and driver inputs. Using this information, the SUM app
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Information and Message Center / Diagnosis and Testing
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Information and Message Center, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Information and Message Center (413-08 Information and
Message Center, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIF
