1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Workshop Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
ADJUSTMENTS 64-25
ADJUST ME NTS
SLS calibration blocks
$% 64.50.38
Fit
1.Connect TestBook to vehicle.
2.Ensure contact faces of calibration blocks LRT-
64-003/1 and LRT-64-003/2 are clean.
3.Using Testbook, operate the SLS system to
raise the body, position the calibration blocks
LRT-64-003/1 and LRT-64-003/2 between the
rear axle and the body, then lower the body
onto the calibration blocks. The calibration
blocks are handed and only fit one way.
Remove
1.Using Testbook, operate the SLS system to
raise the body, remove the calibration blocks
LRT-64-003/1 and LRT-64-003/2 from
between the rear axle and the body.
2.Disconnect TestBook from the vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-27
REPAIRS
Wheel hub
$% 64.15.01
Models with SLS:
WARNING: Ensure the air suspension system is
made safe before commencing work. Otherwise
the chassis may lower onto the bump stops
during repair.
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Release stake in drive shaft nut.
4.With an assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard drive shaft nut.
5.Remove rear brake disc.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
rear.6.Disconnect ABS sensor multiplug.
7.Release harness from brake hose and hose
bracket.
8.Remove 4 bolts securing wheel hub to axle.
9.Release and remove wheel hub and drive shaft
assembly from axle. Remove and discard 'O'
ring from wheel hub.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-28 REPAIRS
10.Position the wheel hub and drive shaft on a
press, place supports beneath the wheel studs
and press the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Refit
1.Clean drive shaft splines, wheel hub and axle
mating faces, ABS sensor and sensor recess.
2.Fit drive shaft to axle casing.
3.Lubricate new bearing hub 'O' ring with clean
differential oil.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
4.Fit 'O' ring to wheel hub.
5.Apply a 3 mm (0.125 in) wide bead of sealant,
Part No. STC 50554 around drive shaft
circumference as illustrated.
6.Fit wheel hub to drive shaft and align to axle.
The sealant will smear along the length of the
splines as the wheel hub is fitted to the drive
shaft.
7.Fit bolts securing wheel hub to axle and tighten
to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
8.Fit new drive shaft nut and lightly tighten.
9.Fit rear brake disc.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
rear.
10.With an assistant depressing the brake pedal,
tighten drive shaft nut to 490 Nm (360 lbf.ft).
Stake drive shaft nut. The drive shaft nut
must be tightened before the sealant has
cured.
11.Connect ABS sensor multiplug and secure
harness to harness bracket and brake hose.
12.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
13.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
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REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-29
Road spring - rear
$% 64.20.01
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Support vehicle under chassis.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Support weight of axle on a jack.
5.Remove bolt securing damper to axle.
WARNING: Make sure the axle cannot move
when the damper is disconnected. The
damper limits the downward movement of
the axle. If the axle is not restrained,
disconnecting the damper will allow
unrestricted movement which may cause
personal injury or damage to equipment.
6.Remove clip securing brake pipe to bracket.
7.Release ABS sensor lead from bracket.
8.Lower axle on jack and remove spring.Refit
1.Ensure spring seats are clean.
2.Fit spring with close coil uppermost.
3.Ensure spring is correctly located on spring
seats and raise axle. Fit and tighten bolt
securing damper to axle to 124 Nm (91 lbf.ft).
4.Fit clip to secure brake pipe to bracket.
5.Fit ABS sensor lead to bracket.
6.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
7.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-30 REPAIRS
Air spring - SLS
$% 64.21.01
Remove
1.Using TestBook, depressurise SLS air system.
After depressurisation, approximately 1 bar
(15 lbf.in
2) air pressure remains in the
system.
2.Raise rear of vehicle and support under
chassis.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove 2 clips securing air spring to chassis.
5.Collapse air spring and disconnect pipe from
top of air spring.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Rotate air spring, to unlock from axle and
remove from vehicle.
7.Remove connector from pipe.Refit
1.Clean mating faces of air spring, axle and
chassis.
CAUTION: Check air bag for signs of
damage. If air bag is damaged, air spring
must be replaced.
2.Fit pipe connector to air spring.
3.Locate air spring on axle and rotate 90° to fully
engage bayonet fitting.
4.Connect pipe to top of air spring.
5.Engage top locating pins of air spring in chassis
and secure with clips.
6.Repressurise SLS air system using TestBook.
WARNING: Eye protection must be worn
during the repressurisation procedure.
7.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
8.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-31
Damper - rear
$% 64.30.02
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle and support under
chassis.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Support weight of axle on a jack.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing damper to axle and
chassis.
WARNING: Make sure the axle cannot move
when the damper is disconnected. The
damper limits the downward movement of
the axle. If the axle is not restrained,
disconnecting the damper will allow
unrestricted movement which may cause
personal injury or damage to equipment.
5.Compress damper and remove from vehicle.
Refit
1.Locate damper in axle and fit lower bolt, extend
damper to chassis and fit top bolt.
2.Tighten damper bolts to 125 Nm (92 lbf.ft).
3.Lower axle and remove jack.
4.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
5.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Bushes - radius arm
$% 64.35.29
Models with SLS:
WARNING: Ensure the air suspension system is
made safe before commencing work. Otherwise
the chassis may lower onto the bump stops
during repair.
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3. Models with SLS: Remove nut and bolt
securing height sensor link to radius arm.
4.Remove nut and bolt securing radius arm to
chassis.
5.Remove 2 nuts securing radius arm to axle.
6.Remove rear bolt and lower radius arm.