1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY suspension

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-2
Safety Instructions
Whenever possible, use a lift or pit when working
beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Chock
wheels as well as applying parking brake.
Jacking
Always use the recommended jacking points.
Always ensure that any lifting apparatus has
sufficient load capacity for the weight to be lifted.
Ensure the vehicle is standing on level ground prior
to lifting or jacking.
Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always support the
vehicle on safety stands.
Do not leave tools, lifting equipment, spilt oil, etc.
around or on the work bench area. Always keep a
clean and tidy work area.
Brake shoes and pads
Always fit the correct grade and specification of
brake linings. When renewing brake pads and brake
shoes, always replace as complete axle sets.Brake hydraulics
Observe the following recommendations when
working on the brake system:
lAlways use two spanners when loosening or
tightening brake pipe or hose connections.
lEnsure that hoses run in a natural curve and are
not kinked or twisted.
lFit brake pipes securely in their retaining clips
and ensure that the pipe cannot contact a
potential chafing point.
lContainers used for brake fluid must be kept
absolutely clean.
lDo not store brake fluid in an unsealed
container, it will absorb water and in this
condition would be dangerous to use due to a
lowering of its boiling point.
lDo not allow brake fluid to be contaminated with
mineral oil, or put new brake fluid in a container
which has previously contained mineral oil.
lDo not re-use brake fluid removed from the
system.
lAlways use clean brake fluid or a recommended
alternative to clean hydraulic components.
lAfter disconnection of brake pipes and hoses,
immediately fit suitable blanking caps or plugs to
prevent the ingress of dirt.
lOnly use the correct brake fittings with
compatible threads.
lObserve absolute cleanliness when working
with hydraulic components.
Cooling system caps and plugs
Extreme care is necessary when removing
expansion tank caps and coolant drain or bleed
screws when the engine is hot, especially if it is
overheated. To avoid the possibility of scalding,
allow the engine to cool before attempting removal.
Air suspension system
Whilst working on the air suspension system, eye
protection must be worn at all times.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-27
Body Repairs
General
Body shells are of welded construction and bolted to
a chassis frame. Front and rear sections of the shell
are designed as 'energy absorbing' zones. This
means they are designed to deform progressively
when subjected to impact in order to minimise the
likelihood of injury to vehicle occupants.
It is essential that design dimensions and strength
are restored in accident rectification. It is important
that neither structural weakness nor excessive local
stiffness are introduced into the vehicle during body
repair.
Repairs usually involve a combination of operations
ranging from straightening procedures to renewal of
individual panels or panel assemblies. The repairer
will determine the repair method and this decision will
take into account a balance of economics between
labour and material costs and the availability of repair
facilities in both equipment and skills. It may also
involve considerations of the vehicles' downtime,
replacement vehicle availability and repair turn-
around time.
It is expected that a repairer will select the best and
most economic repair method possible, making use
of the facilities available. The instructions given are
intended to assist a skilled body repairer by
expanding approved procedures for panel
replacement. The objective is to restore the vehicle
to a safe running condition by carrying out a repair
which is as close as is feasible to original standard.
The results should not advertise to the experienced
eye that the vehicle has been damaged, although the
repair might not be identical in all respects to the
original factory build. Commercial bodyshop repair
facilities cannot always duplicate methods of
construction used during production.
Operations covered in this Manual do not include
reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is
essential that work is inspected and suspension
geometry checked after completion. Where
necessary a road test of the vehicle should be carried
out, particularly where safety-related items are
concerned.
Where major units have been disconnected or
removed it is necessary to ensure that fluid levels are
checked and topped up where necessary. It is also
necessary to ensure that the repaired vehicle is in a
roadworthy condition in respect of tyre pressures,
lights, washer fluid etc. Body repairs often involve the removal of mechanical
and electrical units and associated wiring. Where
necessary, refer to the relevant section of the
Workshop Manual for removal and refitting
instructions.
Taking into consideration the differences in body
styles, suspension systems and engine and
transmission layouts, the location of the following
components as applicable to a particular vehicle is
critical:
lFront suspension upper damper mountings on
RH and LH chassis longitudinals.
lFront suspension or sub frame mountings.
lEngine mountings on RH and LH chassis
longitudinals.
lRear suspension upper damper mountings on
RH and LH chassis longitudinals.
lRear suspension mountings or lower pivots.
Additional points which can be used to check
alignment and assembly are:
lInner holes in cross member - side - main floor.
lHoles in front bulkhead.
lHoles in rear longitudinals.
lHoles in rear lower panels.
Apertures for windscreen, rear screen, bonnet and
doors can be measured and checked using the
dimensional information provided and also by
offering up an undamaged component as a gauge.
Straightening
Whenever possible, structural members should be
cold straightened under tension. Do not attempt to
straighten with a single pull but rework the damaged
area using a series of pulls, releasing tension
between each stage and using the opportunity to
check alignment.
Body jig
Unless damage is limited to cosmetic panels, all
repair work to body members must be carried out on
a body jig, to ensure that impact damage has not
spread into more remote parts of the structure.
Mounting on a jig will also ensure that the
straightening and panel replacement procedures do
not cause further distortion.
If original dimensions cannot be satisfactorily
restored by these methods, damaged structural
members should be replaced. Damaged areas
should be cut away using a high speed saw, NOT an
oxy-acetylene torch.
As a rule, body dimensions are symmetrical about
the centre line. A good initial check for distortion is
therefore to measure diagonally and to investigate
apparent differences in dimensions.

GENERAL DATA
04-18
Suspension
* Measurement taken with vehicle at unladen weight.
Type - Front Beam axle with coil springs, longitudinal radius arms, Panhard rod,
twin tube dampers and either anti-roll bar or active cornering
enhancement (ACE)
Nominal height from hub centre to wheel arch (not
liner)*500 ± 15 mm (19.7 ± 0.6 in)
Front road spring colour codes:
⇒ V8 LHS Pink/orange
⇒ V8 RHS - LHD Pink/orange
⇒ V8 RHS - RHD White/purple
⇒ Td5 LHS White/purple
⇒ Td5 RHS - LHD White/purple
⇒ Td5 RHS - RHD White/purple
Rear road spring colour codes:
5 seat, LHS Purple
5 seat, RHS - LHD Purple
5 seat, RHS - RHD Purple/purple
7 seat, LHS - LHD Grey/blue
7 seat, LHS - RHD Grey/green
7 seat, RHS - LHD Grey/blue
7 seat, RHS - RHD Grey/white
Bump stop height (top of bump stop to axle bracket) 44.5 mm (1.75 in)
Anti-roll bar diameter - front
⇒ With ACE fitted 35 mm (1.38 in)
⇒ Without ACE 30 mm (1.18 in)
Type - Rear Beam axle with coil or air springs, longitudinal radius arms, Watts
linkage, twin tube dampers and either anti-roll bar or active cornering
enhancement (ACE)
Nominal height from hub centre to wheel arch (not
liner):*
⇒ Coil spring 483 ± 15 mm (19.0 ± 0.6 in)
⇒ Air spring 473 ± 15 mm (18.6 ± 0.6 in)
Road spring colour code Purple (all models)
Bump stop height (top of bump stop to axle bracket):
⇒ Coil spring 71.5 mm (2.8 in)
⇒ Air spring 61.5 mm (2.4 in)
Anti-roll bar diameter - rear
⇒ With ACE fitted 35 mm (1.38 in)
⇒ Without ACE - SLS fitted 29 mm (1.14 in)
⇒ Without ACE - SLS not fitted 5 seats = 19 mm (0.75 in)
7 seats = 16 mm (0.63 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-24
Weights
NOTE: The rear axle load for vehicles with self levelling suspension can be increased to a maximum of 1928 kg (4249
lb) when towing, provided road speed is limited to 60 mph (100 km/h).
NOTE: Axle weights are non additive. The individual maximum weights and gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
kgs lbs
Unladen weight:
⇒ V8 models 2095 - 2235 4619 - 4928
⇒ Td5 model 2150 - 2280 4740 - 5027
Max.GVW:
⇒ All 5 seat vehicles (coil springs) 2750 6063
⇒ All 7 seat Diesel engine vehicles (coil springs) 2880 6347
⇒ All 7 seat Petrol engine vehicles (coil springs) 2825 6215
⇒ V8 models with self levelling suspension 2825 6228
⇒ Td5 models with self levelling suspension 2880 6349
Max. front axle load 1200 2646
Max. rear axle load:
⇒ With coil springs 1720 3792
⇒ With self levelling suspension 1800 3968

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-15
Front suspension
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Wheel nuts140 Nm (103 lbf.ft)
Panhard rod230 Nm (170 lbf.ft)
Lower ball joint nut 135 Nm (100 lbf.ft)
Track rod and drag link 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft)
Damper to front axle 55 Nm (40 lbf.ft)
Anti-roll bar link - upper 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft)
Anti-roll bar link - lower 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft)
Turret to chassis23 Nm (17 lbf.ft)
Radius arm230 Nm (170 lbf.ft)
ACE pump pulley25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
ACE pump banjo bolt 28 Nm (21 lbf.ft)
Valve block to chassis 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft)
Valve block clamping plate 21 Nm (15 lbf.ft)
ACE valve block pipe clip 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft)
ACE valve block filter cap 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft)
Pressure transducer 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft)
Fluid pipes to actuator cap 29 Nm (21 lbf.ft)
Banjo to pump bolt 28 Nm (21 lbf.ft)
Actuator to long arm 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft)
Actuator to short arm 180 Nm (133 lbf.ft)
Torsion bar clamp plate bolts 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
Long arm to torsion bar bolt 185 Nm (136 lbf.ft)

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-16
Rear suspension
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Wheel nuts140 Nm (103 lbf.ft)
Wheel hub to axle 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft)
Damper to axle125 Nm (92 lbf.ft)
SLS height sensor link to radius arm 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
Radius arm230 Nm (170 lbf.ft)
Transverse links to pivot housing 155 Nm (114 lbf.ft)
Pivot housing to axle bolts 230 Nm (170 lbf.ft)
Transverse link to chassis 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft)
SLS height sensor 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft)
SLS compressor25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
ACE actuator to short arm 185 Nm (136 lbf.ft)
ACE actuator to long arm 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft)
ACE actuator pipe cap nuts 29 Nm (21 lbf.ft)
Anti-roll bar link - upper 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft)
Anti-roll bar link - lower 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft)
ACE long arm to torsion bar 180 Nm (133 lbf.ft)

CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS
09-5
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Gate plate bolts STC 50552
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Gear case to
extension housingSTC 4404
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Extension housing
boltsSTC 50552
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Gear change lever
yoke Allen screwSTC 50552
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Gear case to centre
plateSTC 4404
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Detent plugs STC 50552
Manual
Gearbox -
R380Bias spring
adjustment plate
boltsSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEBottom cover plate STC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SEBottom cover plate
boltsSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEFront output
housing core plugSTC 3811
Transfer Box -
LT230SETransfer box to
gear case bolts -
Petrol and Diesel
enginesSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SETransfer box to
gear case studs -
Petrol and Diesel
enginesSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SERear cover STC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SEDifferential warning
lamp switch(es)STC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEHigh/Low selector
warning lamp
switchSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SERear output shaft
housingSTC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SERear output shaft
housing boltsSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEHigh/Low selector
fork set screwSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEInterlock solenoid
selector cover - Up
to 03 MYSTC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SEInterlock solenoid
circlip - 03 MY
onwardsSTC 50551
Transfer Box -
LT230SENeutral sensor STC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEIntermediate shaft
retaining plate boltSTC 50552Transfer Box -
LT230SESide cover STC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SESide cover bolts STC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEDifferential lock
selector shaft
detent plugSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEDifferential lock
selector housing
boltsSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEFront output shaft
housingSTC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SEFront output shaft
housing boltsSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEHigh/Low selector
shaft detent plugSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEInput gear bearing
housingSTC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SERear cover stud nut
and boltSTC 50552
Transfer Box -
LT230SEHigh/Low cross
shaft housingSTC 4600
Transfer Box -
LT230SEHigh/Low cross
shaft housing boltsSTC 50552
Automatic
gearbox -
ZFHP22-24Torque converter
housing to engine
boltsSTC 50553
Rear Axle and
Final DriveDifferential cover to
casingSTC 3811
Rear Axle and
Final DriveDifferential cover to
casing boltsSTC 50552
Front axle Differential cover to
casingSTC 3811
Front axle Differential cover to
casing boltsSTC 50552
Front
suspensionDrive shaft to hub STC 50554
Rear
suspensionDrive shaft to hub STC 50554
Rear
suspensionSLS air compressor
boltsSTC 50552

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-9
Air suspension intake filter
Check
1.Check condition of filter and that filter is clean,
replace if necessary.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Filter - intake - SLS.
Anti-freeze
Replace
1.Replace anti-freeze.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
Cooling system
Check
1.Check cooling, intercooler and heating systems
for leaks; hoses and oil pipes for security and
condition.
2.Check accessible hose clips for tightness.
3.Check coolant level, top-up if necessary.
Top-up
1.With engine cold, remove expansion tank filler
cap.
2.Top-up with recommended mixture of coolant
until level reaches mark on expansion tank.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Anti-Freeze
Concentration.
3.Fit expansion tank filler cap.