ground clearance LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Service Repair Manual

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
Overall length (including spare wheel) 4538 mm.............................
Overall length (including tow hitch) 4581 mm..................................
Overall width 2189 mm....................................................................
Overall height 1914 mm...................................................................
Wheelbase 2540 mm.......................................................................
Track front/rear 1486 mm.................................................................
Width between wheel boxes 1080 mm............................................
Seating capacity 5 to 7...............................................................
Performance
Tyre size fitted 205 R16 radial..................................................................
Tyre size fitted 235/70 R16 radial..................................................................
Max. gradient (EEC kerb weight) 45° .....................................
Approach angle (EEC kerb weight) 35° ..................................
Departure angle with tow hitch (EEC kerb weight) 20° ...........
Departure angle without tow hitch
(EEC kerb weight) 29° ............................................................
Ramp break over angle 33° ....................................................
Min. ground clearance (unladen) 204 mm.....................................
Wading depth 500 mm...................................................................
Towing weights
On road Off road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg.............................................................. 500 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - Mpi 2750 kg.................................... 1000 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - V8i & Tdi 3500 kg........................... 1000 kg
4 wheel trailers with coupled brakes
(FULLY BRAKED)* 4000 kg.......................................................... 1000 kg
NOTE: * Only applies to vehicles modified to accept coupled brakes.
NOTE: All weight figures are subject to local restrictions.

FRONT SUSPENSION
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION INTRODUCTION
Suspension design is a major factor in determining the comfort, safety and performance of any vehicle, but is
particularly significant to 4 wheel drive cross country vehicles. The ideal suspension must allow maximum wheel
travel and axle articulation, and provide good ground clearance without loss of traction or directional stability.
A well designed beam axle layout can embrace all of these qualities and also has the inherent advantage (over
independent systems) of no variation in wheel track or camber angle.
Suspension comparison
1. Beam axle system
2. Independent system

BRAKES
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS ABS FAULT DIAGNOSIS
If a fault has occurred, or has been identified by ECU
self diagnostic function and ABS warning light is
illuminated. The system and components must be
checked to locate and rectify fault, using Testbook
diagnostics.
NOTE: If warning lamp has indicated a
fault in system, and no fault code has been
stored in memory, cause of fault is:
a) Failure in electrical supply
b) Bad ECU ground
c) Faulty warning light relay
d) ECU not connected
Before commencing fault diagnosis procedure
following items must be checked:
1.Inspect all exposed cables for damage or
abrasion.
2.Check ground on ABS system.
3.Battery - state of charge.
4.Check hub end-float.
5.All ABS fuses and electrical connections.
Fault rectification
1.Complete harness should be replaced if faults
are found in wiring harness.
2.DO NOT use unspecified cables or connectors,
as this could jeopardise safe function of ABS.
3.DO NOT attempt to open sealed 35 way
connector to ECU.FAULT DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
NOTE: If ABS warning light illuminates due
to large sensor air gap, fault will be
retained by the ECU memory. Where wheel
sensors have been pushed fully home prior to
test, The ECU will indicate a fault that has been
rectified.
NOTE: After any steering adjustment,
bearing replacement/adjustment, brake
disc replacement: Check hub end-float and
sensor clearance.
RELAYS AND FUSES ABS
The location and identification of ABS electrical relays
are given in the Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
For location and identification of ABS electrical fuses.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, Fuse Box - Interioror.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, Fuse Box - Engine
Compartment

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Main bearing clearance - checking
CAUTION: If crankshaft has been
reground, oversize main bearing shells
must be fitted.
1.Degrease new main bearing shells and ensure
all traces of oil are removed from crankshaft
journals.
2.Fit new main bearing shells to saddles and
main bearing caps ensuring that tags are
located in recesses in saddles and bearing
caps.
NOTE: Number 5 main bearing shells are
wider than numbers 1 to 4.
3.Using assistance, fit crankshaft.
4.Place a piece of Plastigage across width of
each main journal.
5.Fit main bearing caps to their correct location
ensuring that direction marks are facing the
correct way; fit each pair of main bearing cap
bolts and tighten to 133 Nm.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.
6.Remove main bearing caps and bearing shells.
CAUTION: Retain main bearing shells and
cap bolts with their respective main
bearing caps.
7.Measure widest portion of Plastigage on each
main bearing journal using the scale supplied;
the graduation that corresponds to the widest
portion of Plastigage indicates main bearing
clearance.
Main bearing clearance = 0.031 to 0.079 mm8.If main bearing clearances are incorrect, use a
combination of standard and oversize main
bearing shells and re-check clearances.
CAUTION: Keep main bearing shells
selected in their fitted order.
9.Remove all traces of Plastigage using an oily
rag.
10.Using assistance, remove crankshaft.
11.Remove upper main bearing shells and keep in
their fitted order.