suspension LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 User Guide

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.

MAINTENANCE
10-22 PROCEDURES
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 10-23
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
10-24 PROCEDURES
Brake hose, brake, fuel, ACE, clutch
pipes and unions/electrical harnesses
Check – General
1.Check brake servo hose for cracks, leaks and
chafing.
2.Check brake, clutch pipes and unions for
chafing, leaks and corrosion and that all pipes
and hoses are correctly routed and secure.
3.Check electrical harnesses for chafing and
damage.
Check – V8 engine fuel pipes
1.Check fuel pipes and unions for chafing, leaks
and corrosion and that all pipes and hoses are
correctly routed and secure. Check – Diesel engine fuel pipes
1.Check fuel pipes and unions for chafing, leaks
and corrosion and that all pipes and hoses are
correctly routed and secure.
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.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-25
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
1.Check/tighten front suspension LH radius arm
fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Front suspension.