2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY suspension

GENERAL DATA
04-15
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
04-18
Dimensions
* Measurement taken with vehicle at unladen weight.
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.
Overall length - including towing hitch 4715 mm (185.6 in)
Overall length - including spare wheel 4705 mm (185.24 in)
Overall width (excluding mirrors) 1885 mm (74.2 in)
Overall height - Open sunroof * 2015 mm (79.3 in)
Overall height (without roof bars) * 1940 mm (76.40 in)
Minimum ground clearance * 253.5 mm (10.0 in)
Wheelbase 2540 mm (100.00 in)
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 11.9 metres (39.1 feet)
Track - front 1540 mm (60.63 in)
Track - rear 1560 mm (61.42 in)
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
06-11
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 pulley 25 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
06-12
Rear suspension
Brakes
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)
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Brake caliper bleed screw 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft)
Brake disc to drive flange 13 Nm (10 lbf.ft)
Caliper bolts - Front 175 Nm (129 lbf.ft)
Caliper bolts - Rear 95 Nm (70 lbf.ft)
Master cylinder to servo 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
Master cylinder brake pipe, unions 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
Brake caliper pivot bolt 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
Vacuum pump8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
Vacuum pump lubrication pipe union 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft)
Brake caliper guide pin bolts 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
Brake caliper banjo bolt 32 Nm (24 lbf.ft)
ABS modulator to mounting bracket nuts 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft)
ABS modulator - 13 mm unions 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
ABS modulator - 11 mm union 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft)
Handbrake lever to floor bolts 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-9
Doors, bonnet and fuel filler flap
Check
1.Check operation of each door, door lock,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap. Ensure doors
close securely.
Lubricate
1.Lubricate door locks, hinges, check straps,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap.

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

MAINTENANCE
10-20 PROCEDURES
5.Apply recommended grease to the grease
nipple.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS, Lubrication.
6.Remove grease nipple.
7.Fit blanking plug.
Anti-roll bar links
Check rear links
Rubber boots
Fixings
1.Check anti-roll bar links for free play.
2.Check rubber boots for splits, damage and
security.Anti-roll bar mountings - front
1.Check condition of mounting rubbers and
security of fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Front suspension.
Anti-roll bar mountings - rear
Fixings
Rubber mountings
1.Check condition of mounting rubbers and
security of fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS, Rear
suspension.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-21
ACE actuators
Check
Actuator boots
1.Check ACE actuator gaiters for splits, damage
and clips for security.
ACE filter
Replace
1.Replace ACE filter.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Filter - high pressure - ACE.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-23
Power steering, suspension
ACE pipes
1.Check for fluid leaks from power steering and
suspension systems.
2.Check ACE pipes and unions for chafing, leaks
and corrosion and that all pipes and hoses are
correctly routed and secure.
Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles
Check
1.Check for oil leaks from engine, gearbox
(manual and automatic), transfer box and front
and rear axles; pay particular attention to areas
around oil seals.
Exhaust system
Check
1.Check for signs of exhaust system leaks,
damage and security.
Steering box and front suspension
Check/tighten steering box fixings
1.Check steering box fixings and tighten to 90
Nm (66 lbf.ft).
Check/tighten front axle suspension fixings