1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY brake

FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-7
13.Fit front brake discs.

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front.
14.Fit front road wheels and tighten nuts to 140
Nm (103 lbf.ft).
15.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
16.Fill differential with oil.

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Front and rear axle.
Seal - differential pinion
$% 54.10.20
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Reference mark front propeller shaft for
reassembly.
3.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
4.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer securing pinion flange.
Remove pinion flange.
5.Position container to catch oil spillage.

FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-9
Seal - oil - front axle casing
$% 54.15.04
Remove
1.Raise front 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.Remove front brake disc.

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front.
4.Disconnect ABS sensor multiplug.5.Release harness from brake hose and hose
bracket.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing wheel hub to steering
knuckle.
7.Release wheel hub from steering knuckle.
8.Remove wheel hub and drive shaft from axle.

FRONT AXLE
54-10 REPAIRS
9.Remove oil seal from axle casing.Refit
1.Clean drive shaft oil seal recess, oil seal
running surface, wheel hub and swivel hub
mating faces.
2.Lubricate oil seal lip and running surface with
clean differential oil.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
3.Using tool LRT-54-012 and tool LRT-99-003,
fit new drive shaft oil seal to axle casing.
4.Apply anti-seize compound to wheel hub and
steering knuckle mating faces.
5.Ensure ABS harness is located in cut out in
steering knuckle.
6.Fit drive shaft and wheel hub to axle casing and
align wheel hub with steering knuckle. Fit wheel
hub bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
7.Connect ABS sensor multiplug and secure
harness to harness bracket and brake hose.
8.Fit front brake disc.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.
9.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
10.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
11.Check differential oil level.

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Front and rear axle.

FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 60-1
FRONT SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Front suspension component layout
(ACE torsion bar shown)
1Turret RH
2Radius arm LH
3Anti-roll bar link LH
4Damper LH
5Turret LH
6Coil spring LH
7Torsion/anti-roll bar
8Steering knuckle
9Steering damper
10Drag link
11ACE short arm (if fitted)12Panhard rod
13ACE long arm (if fitted)
14Steering knuckle
15Brake caliper and hub assembly
16Radius arm RH
17Coil spring RH
18ACE actuator
19Anti-roll bar link RH
20ACE actuator
21Anti-roll bar link RH

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-4 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The front suspension comprises two dampers and coil springs, two radius arms, a Panhard rod and an anti-roll bar.
The front axle provides the location points for the dampers, springs, radius arms and the Panhard rod.
The anti-roll bar assembly is an essential part of the front suspension. On vehicles without Active Cornering
Enhancement (ACE) a conventional 'passive' anti-roll bar is fitted. On vehicles fitted with the ACE system, a thicker
diameter anti-roll bar, known as a torsion bar, is used with an actuator at one end.

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The hydraulic dampers and coil springs provide springing for each front wheel. The long travel dampers, springs and
radius arms provide maximum axle articulation and wheel travel for off-road driving. The front axle is controlled
longitudinally by two forged steel radius arms and transversely by a Panhard rod.
Radius arms
Each radius arm is manufactured from forged steel. Two bushes are pressed into the forward end of the radius arm.
The forward end of the radius arm is located in a fabricated bracket on the axle and secured through the bushes with
two bolts and nuts. A bush is pressed into the rear of the radius arm which is also located in a fabricated bracket on
each chassis longitudinal and secured through the bush with a bolt and nut.
The radius arms prevent longitudinal movement of the front axle and because of their length allow maximum axle
articulation. The stiffness of the bushes in each radius arm also contributes to the vehicle roll stiffness.
Each radius arm has a notch on its lower edge which provides location for the vehicle jack.
Dampers
Two conventional telescopic dampers are used to control body/axle movement. A turret is located on a bracket welded
to the chassis. The upper spring seat has four studs which pass through holes in the bracket and align with
corresponding holes in the turret. Four nuts are screwed onto the studs and secure the turret and upper spring seat
to the chassis.
A fabricated platform is welded to the axle. The platform has two captive nuts which provide for the attachment of the
damper. A lower spring seat is located on the platform. Each spring seat is handed and has a bracket which secures
the ABS sensor harness and the front brake hose.
Each damper is fitted with a bush at its upper end. The bush locates in the top of the turret and is secured with a cross
bolt. The lower attachment point for the damper is also fitted with a bush. This bush has a spindle through its centre
with a hole at each end. The spindle is seated on the lower spring seat and the axle platform and secured with two
bolts. The coil spring is fitted in a compressed state between the upper and lower spring seats and assists the damper
in controlling the body/axle movement. The upper and lower bushes are replaceable items.
Rubber bump stops are fitted to the chassis above each end of the axle. The bump stops are progressive in their
compression and prevent the axle from contacting the chassis in the event of maximum suspension travel being
reached. The bump stops revert to their original shape once the compression load has been removed from them.
The damper functions by restricting the flow of a hydraulic fluid through internal galleries within the damper body. A
chromium plated rod moves axially within the damper. As the rod moves, its movement is limited by the flow of fluid
through the galleries thus providing damping of undulations in the terrain. The damper rod is sealed at its exit point
from the body to maintain fluid within the unit and prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The seal also acts as a
wiper to keep the rod outer diameter clean. A plastic shroud protects the rod and slides over the body as the damper
moves. The coil spring aids the damper to extend after being compressed and also aids the damping process.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-28 REPAIRS
Ball joint - upper - steering knuckle
$% 60.15.02
CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to
three times before the axle yoke bore becomes
oversize. Before commencing work, thoroughly
clean surface of joint and check for yellow paint
marks approx. 12 mm (0.5 in) wide. If 3 marks are
found, the axle case must be renewed.
Remove
1.Remove steering knuckle.

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Steering knuckle.
2.Support the chassis on stands.
3.Support the front axle on stands.
4.Remove 2 nuts securing anti-roll bar lower links
to front axle, use a 16 mm spanner to prevent
link joint from turning.
5.Remove 2 bolts securing each front damper to
axle.
6.Remove 8 bolts securing chassis crossmember
and remove crossmember.
7.Remove bolt securing brake hose and ABS
sensor harness bracket to axle.
8.Lower the front axle, release front spring from
damper and remove front spring.9.Fit tool LRT-54-008/22 to tool LRT-54-008.
10.Fit tool LRT-54-008/4 to tool LRT-54-008, and
secure with screw.
11.Fit tool LRT-54-008 with all attachments to
upper ball joint.
12.Fit tool LRT-54-008/5 to the top of the ball
joint.
13.Press upper ball joint from axle. When ram lead
screw reaches the end of its stroke, retract the
lead screw and screw the ram further into the
tool. Repeat the operation until the ball joint is
released from the axle.
14.Dismantle the tools.

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-29
Refit
1.Clean upper ball joint location and surrounding
area of axle yoke.
2.Apply a 12 mm (0.5 in) wide yellow paint stripe
on axle yoke, adjacent to upper ball joint
location.
3.Fit tool LRT-54-021 to tool LRT-54-008, and
secure with the screw.
4.Fit tool LRT-54-008/7 to tool LRT-54-008 and
position tool assembly over ball joint and axle.
5.Align tool assembly and press upper ball joint
into axle yoke.
CAUTION: Damage to the joint boot will
result if the tool is not correctly aligned
during the fitting procedure.
6.Remove tools from axle yoke.
7.Clean the spring seats.
8.Position spring over damper and locate in cut-
out in spring seat.
9.Raise the front axle, fit bolts securing dampers
to front axle and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
10.Fit chassis crossmember, fit bolts and tighten to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
11.Locate brake hose bracket and tighten bolt to
20 Nm (15 lbf.ft).
12.Position anti-roll bar links to the axle, fit the nuts
and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
13.Fit steering knuckle.

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Steering knuckle.
Ball joint - lower - steering knuckle
$% 60.15.03
CAUTION: Each ball joint can be replaced up to
three times before the axle yoke bore becomes
oversize. Before commencing work, thoroughly
clean surface of joint and check for yellow paint
marks approx. 12 mm (0.5 in) wide. If 3 marks are
found, the axle case must be renewed.
Remove
1.Remove steering knuckle.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Steering knuckle.
2.Fit tool LRT-54-008/22 to tool LRT-54-008.
3.Fit tool LRT-54-008/24 to tool LRT-54-008 and
secure with screw.
4.Fit tool LRT-54-008/23 to underside of lower
ball joint.
5.With assistance, fit tool LRT-54-008 assembly
to lower ball joint.
6.Press ball joint from axle. When ram lead
screw reaches the end of its stroke, retract the
lead screw and screw the ram further into the
tool. Repeat the operation until the ball joint is
released from the axle.
7.Remove tools and the lower ball joint from axle
yoke.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-32 REPAIRS
Road spring - front
$% 60.20.11
Remove
1.Raise front 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 front road wheels.
4.Support weight of front axle.
5.Remove 2 nuts securing anti-roll bar links to
front axle and disconnect links from axle.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing each damper to front
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.
7.Lower front axle.
CAUTION: Ensure brake hoses and ABS
sensor harnesses are not damaged when
lowering front axle.
8.Release and remove front spring from damper.Refit
1.Clean front spring seats.
2.Position front spring, with close coil uppermost,
over damper and locate in cut out in lower
spring seat.
3.Ensure both front springs are correctly located
in spring seats and raise front axle. Fit bolts
securing both dampers to front axle and tighten
to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
4.Ensure washer is in place on lower ball joint of
each anti-roll bar link, then connect lower ball
joints to axle. Tighten nuts to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Fit front road wheels and tighten nuts to 140
Nm (103 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stands and lower vehicle.