Range Rover (LH) V8-3.9L (1989)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVE
1. Loosen the road wheel retaining nuts.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle using a suitable hydraulic floor jack. Support the chassis on suitable stands and remove the road wheel. (Remove
both front wheels only if removing both shock absorbers).
3. Support the front axle weight using the hydraulic floor jack.
Shock Absorber Mounting
4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting and withdraw the cupwasher, rubber bush and seating washer.
5. Remove the four shock absorber bracket fasteners.
Shock Absorber Mounting
6. Withdraw the shock absorber and bracket complete.
7. Withdraw the lower seating washer, rubber bush and cupwasher.
8. Remove the fasteners, shock absorber to mounting bracket.
9. Withdraw the mounting bracket.
10. Lift off the top seating washer, rubber bush and cupwasher.
REFIT
1. Reverse instructions 1 to 10.