height LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2002 Owner's Manual

TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE
OVERHAUL 41-41
4.Using a micrometer, measure the width of each
bearing inner track.
5.Record each reading as measurement 'A' and
'B', both measurements should fall within the
range of 21.95 to 22.00 mm (0.864 to 0.866 in).
6.Fit inner bearing track 'A' onto tool LRT-41-017
and position intermediate gear cluster onto
bearing 'A'.
7.Fit inner bearing track 'B' to intermediate gear,
apply finger pressure to bearing inner track
and rotate intermediate gear 5 to 10 turns to
settle in bearing rollers. 8.Attach a DTI to base of tool LRT-41-017 , zero
gauge on top of tool post and take 2
measurements at 180
° of the step height
between the top of the tool post and the
bearing inner track. Take an average of the two
readings and record this as measurement 'C'.
Measurement 'C' should be in the range of 0.15
to 0.64 mm (0.006 to 0.025 in).
9.Using the formula 103.554 mm (4.0769 in) -'A'-
'B'-'C', calculate the length of bearing spacer
required. From the result of the calculation
round DOWN to the nearest length of spacer
available to give a correct bearing pre-load of
0.005 mm (0.002 in). 40 spacers are
available ranging in length from 58.325 mm
(2.296 in) to 59.300 mm (2.335 in) rising in
increments of 0.025 mm (0.001 in).
10.Remove intermediate gear assembly from tool
LRT-41-017.
11.Lubricate and fit bearings and selected spacer
to intermediate gear.
12.Position tool LRT-41-004 through bearings
and spacer.
13.Lubricate and fit 'O' rings to main casing and
intermediate shaft.
14.With assistance, position intermediate gear
assembly and fit intermediate shaft.
15.Rotate shaft until retaining plate can be located
on flat on shaft.
16.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of retaining plate
bolt, tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
17.Fit new intermediate shaft Patchlok nut and
tighten to 88 Nm (65 lbf.ft).Do not stake nut at
this stage.

TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE
41-54 OVERHAUL
25.Position tool LRT-41-014/3 onto main casing.
26.Screw tool LRT-41-014/4 into tapped hole in
main casing and attach suitable DTI to pillar.
27.Position stylus of gauge to setting block LRT-
41-014/3 and zero gauge.
28.Position stylus onto front bearing outer track
and record reading. 29.Taking care not to disturb bearing, position
stylus on opposite side of bearing track and
record reading.
30.Obtain average of the 2 readings and record
figure.
31.Position depth block tool LRT-41-014/2 and
cross bar tool LRT-41-014/1 to front output
housing.
32.Position DTI to tool LRT-41-014/1 cross bar
and zero DTI on depth block.
33.Position DTI to cross bar and record reading
obtained.
34. Using the formula: 3.05 mm (0.120 in)+B-
A=D where: B=Height difference recorded
between depth block and cross bar.
A=Average of readings to differential front
bearing outer track. D=Thickness of shim
required to give differential bearing pre-load of
0.05 mm (0.002 in).
35.From the resultant figure obtained, select
appropriate thickness shim from the range
available.
36.Shims are available from 2.00 to 3.25 mm
(0.08 to 0.13 in) thickness, rising in increments
of 0.05 mm (0.002 in).

REAR AXLE
51-12 OVERHAUL
6.Ensure original head bearing shim is clean and
free from burrs and fit under bearing race.
7.Ensure pinion bearing cup recesses are clean
and free of burrs and using LRT-51-018-4 fit
pinion head and tail bearing races.
8.Fit pinion head bearing to pinion.
9.Lubricate bearings with thin oil.
10.Ensure original tail bearing shim is clean and
free from burrs and fit under bearing race.
11.Fit pinion and pinion tail bearing.
12.Fit pinion flange, washer and bolt.
13.Use LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange.
14.Tighten pinion flange bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
15.Check pinion for end float. Should read zero.
16.Rotate pinion several times to settle bearings,
check pinion Torque to Turn. Torque to Turn
should be recorded during pinion rotation.
Pinion Torque to Turn should be 4 to 6 Nm (3 to
4.5 lbf.ft).
17.Adjust size of tail bearing shim to obtain correct
pinion Torque to Turn (0.025 mm = 1 Nm
(0.001' = 0.7 lbf.ft) approximately).
18.Position LRT-51-018-7 on surface plate,
establish zero and reference DTI.19.Ensure pinion height setting block, setting
gauge and mating faces are clean and free
from burrs.
20.Locate setting block LRT-51-018/11 over
pinion head, ensure it is fully seated in position.
21. Pinion height setting procedure:
l'A' = Nominal pinion height setting, 74.390.
l'B' = Setting block height.
l'C' = Head height setting.
l'C' = 'A' - 'B'. Subtract nominal pinion height
'A' from setting block height 'B' (on side of
setting block).
lExample: 74.390 - 73.130 = 1.26 mm
(2.929' - 2.88' = 0.049'). Therefore pinion
head height reading is 1.260 mm
± 0.025
mm (0.049'
± 0.001').
CAUTION: Setting block height must be
checked using figures on side of block.

REAR AXLE
OVERHAUL 51-13
22.Align setting gauge LRT-51-018/7 to setting
block, rock gauge to obtain minimum reading. If
reading is lower than required reading,
decrease shim size. If reading is higher than
required reading, increase shim size.
23.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer. Remove pinion
flange.
24.Remove pinion, collect tail bearing and tail
bearing shim.
25.Remove pinion head bearing outer race and
shim. Discard shim. Ensure bearing race
recess is clean and free from burrs.
26.Fit calculated shim, and using LRT-51-018/4 fit
head bearing outer race.
27.Fit pinion, pinion tail bearing and tail bearing
shim.
28.Fit pinion flange and bolt and washer. Using
LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange, tighten
bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
29.Rotate pinion in both directions to settle
bearings.
30.Recheck pinion Torque to Turn, adjust if
necessary.
31.Recheck pinion head height.
32.Using LRT-51-003 to restrain pinion flange,
remove bolt and washer. Remove pinion
flange.
33.Discard bolt.34.Using LRT-51-010 fit pinion seal.
35.Ensure spacer and tail bearing are correctly
located.
36.Fit pinion, pinion flange and washer.
37.Fit new pinion flange bolt and tighten to 100 Nm
(74 lbf.ft).
38.Lightly oil differential bearings.
39.Ensure spring dowels are fitted in bearing caps.
40.Fit differential bearing outer races and locate
differential assembly into housing.
41.Fit bearing caps and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7.5
lbf.ft).
42.Fit adjusting nuts, tighten crown wheel side nut
to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft). Ensure opposing nut is
loose.
43.Position DTI to check crown wheel backlash.
Adjust opposing nut to obtain correct crown
wheel backlash.
44.Rotate pinion in both directions to settle
bearings.
45.Measure in 3 places to obtain correct crown
wheel backlash.
NOTE: Crown wheel backlash should be within
0.076 mm - 0.177 mm (0.003' - 0.007').
46.Align adjusting nuts to next roll pin slot, do not
loosen nuts to align slots.

FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 60-5
Coil springs
Coil springs are fitted to the front axle of the vehicle. The front springs differ between petrol and Diesel variants. Each
spring is retained at its base by the lower spring seat. The top of each spring is located in the upper spring seat
isolator. The upper spring seat is manufactured from natural rubber , with a bonded metal plate and four bonded studs
which provide for the attachment of the damper turret. The rubber isolator reduces noise transmitted to the chassis
and body from the suspension.
The coil springs must be installed correctly. The bottom coil of the spring locates in a recess in the lower spring seat.
The top coil of the spring is ground flat to locate the upper spring seat isolator.
Coil Spring Specifications – Models up to 03 Model Year
The front springs on petrol variants are manufactured from carbon chrome 13.9 mm (0.55 in) diameter bar. The spring
has 7.6 coils and a free length of 377 mm (14.8 in). The petrol front spring is identified by a pink and orange stripe
painted on a number of coils.
The front springs on Diesel variants are manufactured from carbon chrome 13.9 mm (0.55 in) diameter bar. The spring
has 7.6 coils and a free length of 383 mm (15.0 in). The Diesel front spring is identified by a white and purple stripe
painted on a number of coils.
Coil Spring Specifications – Models from 03 Model Year
The introduction of the 03MY vehicle introduced a range of additional spring fitments. These were introduced to cover
the introduction of the 4.6l V8 engine, the fitment of a front mounted winch and to optimise the vehicle trim heights.
The coil springs are manufactured from silicon manganese 13.8 mm or 13.9 mm (0.54 in or 0.55 in) diameter bar. The
following spring data table shows the colour codes, number of coils and spring free length.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The rear suspension comprises two dampers, two radius arms, a Watts linkage and an anti-roll bar assembly. On
vehicles without Self Levelling Suspension (SLS) coil springs are used. On vehicles with SLS air springs are used.
The anti-roll bar is an essential part of the rear suspension. On vehicles without 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.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - ACE.
The hydraulic dampers and springs provide springing for each rear wheel. The long travel dampers, springs and
radius arms provide maximum axle articulation and wheel travel for off-road driving. The rear axle is controlled
longitudinally by two forged steel radius arms and transversely by a Watts linkage.
Radius arms
Each radius arm is manufactured from forged steel. Two bushes are pressed into the rear of the radius arm. The rear
of the radius arm is located between a fabricated bracket on the axle and secured through the bushes with two bolts
and nuts. A bush is pressed into the forward end of the radius arm which is located in a fabricated bracket on each
chassis longitudinal and secured through the bush with a bolt and nut. Each radius arm is similar in its construction
to the front radius arms. The rear radius arms are shorter than the front and have a lug for attachment of the SLS
height sensor (when fitted).
The radius arms prevent longitudinal movement of the rear 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. The upper damper mounting is fitted
with a bush which locates in a bracket on the chassis longitudinal. The damper is secured with a bolt which screws
into a captive nut on the bracket. The lower damper mounting is also fitted with a bush and locates in a fabricated
bracket attached to the rear axle. The lower mounting is secured with a bolt which screws into a captive nut on the
bracket. The upper and lower bushes are replaceable items.
Air springs (vehicles with SLS)
On vehicles with SLS fitted, air springs are fitted between the rear axle and the chassis. Each spring is located at its
base on a fabricated platform on the rear axle. The top of the spring locates in a fabricated bracket attached to the
outside of each chassis longitudinal.
The plastic base of the air spring has two lugs which locate in a slotted hole in the rear axle platform. The spring is
secured by rotating the spring through 90
°, locating the lug in the platform. The plastic top of the air spring has two
grooved pins which locate in holes in the bracket on the chassis. Two spring clips locate on the grooved pins and
retain the top of the spring in position.
Each air spring comprises a top plate assembly, an air bag and a base piston. The air bag is attached to the top plate
and the piston with a crimped ring. The air bag is made from a flexible rubber material which allows the bag to expand
with air pressure and deform under load. The top plate assembly comprises the plastic top plate with two bonded
grooved pins on its top face. In the centre of the top face is a female connector which allows for the attachment of the
air hose from the SLS compressor. The piston is made from plastic and is shaped to allow the air bag to roll over its
outer diameter. The base of the piston is recessed with a boss moulded in the centre. The boss has two lugs which
provide attachment to the axle platform.

REAR SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 64-7
Coil springs (vehicles without SLS)
On vehicles without SLS fitted, coil springs are fitted between the rear axle and the chassis in place of the SLS air
springs. Each spring is located at its base by the lower spring seat which is secured to a fabricated platform on the
rear axle with two bolts. The top of each spring is located in the upper spring seat. The upper spring seat comprises
a pressed metal plate with an outer coating of natural rubber bonded to the plate. The upper spring seat is retained
in position by the compression of the spring.
Coil Spring Specifications – Models up to 03 Model Year
The rear coil springs are of the variable rate type and are manufactured from silicon manganese 16.5 mm (0.65 in.)
diameter bar. Each spring has 9 coils and a free length of 385 mm (15.1 in.). The variable rate of the spring is achieved
by the active coils at one end being closer together. The rear coil spring is identified by a purple stripe painted on a
number of coils.
Coil Spring Specifications – Models From 03 Model Year
The introduction of the 03MY vehicle introduced a range of additional rear coil spring fitments. These were introduced
as a package to optimise vehicle trim heights.
The coil springs are manufactured from silicon manganese 16.35 mm (0.64 in.) diameter bar for springs on five seater
models and 16.57 mm (0.65 in.) diameter bar on seven seater models. The following spring data table shows the
colour codes, number of coils and spring free length.
Spring Data
The following table shows spring fitment applicability.
Spring Fitment Applicability
Watts linkage
A Watts linkage is used to ensure that the rear axle remains centrally located. The Watts linkage comprises two
transverse links and a pivot housing. The transverse links and pivot housing allow the rear axle to move vertically
without any transverse movement.
The transverse links are made from fabricated and welded steel. Each transverse link has a bush press fitted into a
housing at one end. The opposite end has a forked bracket with two cross holes.
The pivot housing is made from cast iron. Three bushes are press fitted in the housing, one in the centre and one at
each end.
Colour Code Total No. of Coils Free Length Model
Brown/Orange 8.73 384.7 mm (15.14 in) 5 Seat
Grey/Orange 8.73 392 mm (15.43 in) 5 Seat
Yellow/Grey 8.73 376.6 mm (14.82 in) 5 Seat
Pink/Grey 8.73 400.3 mm (15.75 in) 5 Seat
Blue/Grey 9.10 387.8 mm (15.26 in) 7 Seat
Green/Grey 9.10 395.2 mm (15.55 in) 7 Seat
White/Grey 9.10 380.6 mm (14.98 in) 7 Seat
Left Hand Drive Right Hand Drive
Both Sides RH Side LH Side
Brown/Orange Grey/Orange Yellow/Grey
Grey Orange Pink/Grey Brown/Orange
Blue/Grey Green/Grey White/Grey

REAR SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 64-9
DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
SLS component layout
RH drive shown, LH drive similar
1Off-road mode switch
2SLS warning lamp
3Instrument pack
4Off-road mode warning lamp
5RH Height sensor
6RH Air spring
7Air inlet filter
8LH Air spring
9LH Height sensor
10Air supply unit
11SLABS ECU

REAR SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 64-11
1Battery supply (via SLABS relay)
2Ignition supply
3RH height sensor
4LH height sensor
5Off-road mode warning lamp
6Audible warning speaker
7Instrument pack
8SLS warning lamp
9Fusible link 9
10SLS relay
11Air supply unit12RH air valve
13LH air valve
14Exhaust valve
15Diagnostic socket
16Off-road mode switch
17SLS remote handset
18Body Control Unit (BCU)
19Door switches
20SLABS ECU
21Engine Control Module (ECM)

REAR SUSPENSION
64-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description - SLS
General
The Self Levelling Suspension (SLS) system is an optional fitment and comprises an Electronic Control Unit (ECU),
air supply unit, two air springs and two height sensors. The SLS system only operates on the rear suspension and is
designed to keep the vehicle level to compensate for uneven loads or when towing. The system controls the gap
between the chassis and the rear axle to a tolerance of
± 0.5 mm (0.02 in). The ride height of the rear of the vehicle
can be controlled in three modes of operation; normal ride height, Off-Road Mode (ORM) and extended mode. A
transportation mode, initiated using TestBook, is also available for moving the vehicle on a trailer.
The system is controlled electronically by an ECU which is shared with the ABS system and known as the Self
Levelling and Anti-Lock Braking System (SLABS) ECU. The system operates by using an air supply unit to inflate or
deflate the air springs to maintain a constant ride height.
An accessory remote handset is available to remotely operate the SLS system to allow easier connection and
disconnection of trailers.
Two SLS system warning lamps are located in the instrument pack. The warning lamp in the bottom left corner of the
instrument pack is the SLS warning lamp. If a fault is detected in the system, the warning lamp will illuminate
continuously in an amber colour. The warning lamp also flashes in an amber colour when the remote handset is being
used. The second warning lamp, located in the top right of the instrument pack is the ORM warning lamp. When ORM
is selected the warning lamp is continuously illuminated in an amber colour. When the SLS is between standard ride
height and ORM or in extended mode, the warning lamp will flash. Standard ride height, measured between the tip of
the axle bump stop rubber and the axle, is 61.5 mm (2.42 in). ORM ride height, measured between the tip of axle
bump stop and the axle, is 100 mm (3.93 in).
A switch is located in the group of six switches on the fascia and is used to select the ORM. The switch is non-latching
and must be depressed for a minimum of 0.5 seconds to signal the ECU that ORM has been requested.