Discovery II
REAR SUSPENSION
64-30
REPAIRS
Air spring - SLS
$% 64.21.01
Remove
1. Using TestBook, depressurise SLS air system.
After depressurisation, approximately 1 bar
(15 lbf.in
2
) air pressure remains in the
system.
2. Raise rear of vehicle and support under
chassis.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove road wheel.
4. Remove 2 clips securing air spring to chassis.
5. Collapse air spring and disconnect pipe from
top of air spring.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6. Rotate air spring, to unlock from axle and
remove from vehicle.
7. Remove connector from pipe.
Refit
1. Clean mating faces of air spring, axle and
chassis.
CAUTION: Check air bag for signs of
damage. If air bag is damaged, air spring
must be replaced.
2. Fit pipe connector to air spring.
3. Locate air spring on axle and rotate 90
°
to fully
engage bayonet fitting.
4. Connect pipe to top of air spring.
5. Engage top locating pins of air spring in chassis
and secure with clips.
6. Repressurise SLS air system using TestBook.
WARNING: Eye protection must be worn
during the repressurisation procedure.
7. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
