L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
LIFTING AND TOWING
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LIFTING AND TOWING
Lifting
The following instructions must be carried out before
raising the vehicle off the ground.
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Use a solid level ground surface.
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Apply hand brake.
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Select 'P' on automatic gearbox selector.
To avoid damage occurring to the under body
components of the vehicle the following jacking
procedures must be adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS
UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
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Body structure other than approved jacking
points
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Bumpers
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Fuel lines
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Fuel tank
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Brake lines
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Front or rear suspension arms
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Transfer box
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Steering linkage
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Front or rear differential units
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Engine sump
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Automatic gearbox
NOTE: For certain repair operations, it may be
necessary to support the engine under the sump. In
this case, a block of hardwood or a rubber block
should be positioned on the jack lifting cup to protect
sump.
Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended for
use in an emergency, for changing a tyre. DO NOT
use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to Owner's
Handbook for vehicle jack location points and
procedure. Never work under a vehicle supported
solely by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg, 3,300 lbs
load capacity must be used.
WARNING: Do not commence work on the
underside of the vehicle until suitable axle
stands have been placed in their correct
position.
Always chock the wheels when jacking. The
handbrake may be ineffective when the wheels
are off the ground.
Raising and supporting the vehicle
To assist in raising the vehicle, jacking points are
provided as shown in the following illustrations.
Raising the front of the vehicle
Apply handbrake, select 'P' on automatic gearbox
selector and chock rear wheels.
WARNING: Always chock the rear wheels when
jacking the front of the vehicle.
Position cup of hydraulic arm under the centre of the
front sub-frame, front cross member, as shown in
illustration above.
Axle stand positions - front
Raise vehicle to enable axle stands to be positioned
under, either, the front sub-frame, or the
recommended customer jacking points.
CAUTION: Place a piece of hardwood or a rubber
block between each axle stand and the jacking
point to avoid damaging the body / component.
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on
axle stands.
WARNING: Always support the vehicle on axle
stands when using a jack.
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle re-
check security of vehicle on stands.
