Vehicle leans to the right - spring specification

VEHICLE LEANS TO THE RIGHT - SPRING SPECIFICATION

Model

Discovery Series II

Affected vehicles

All right hand drive vehicles fitted with coil spring rear suspension up to VINs: XA 907212 (system 1) XA 211799 (system 2) RE - ISSUE INFORMATION: Identification of new RH rear spring RKB101101 corrected. Refer to ACTION text and PARTS INFORMATION Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue 2.

Date

2000-11-29

Reference

Bulletin 0011, CDS ref L8531bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series II

AFFECTED RANGE:

All right hand drive vehicles fitted with coil spring rear suspension up to VINs:

RE - ISSUE INFORMATION: Identification of new RH rear spring RKB101101 corrected. Refer to ACTION text and PARTS INFORMATION Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue 2.

PROBLEM:

VEHICLE LEANS TO THE RIGHT - SPRING SPECIFICATION When the stationary vehicle is viewed from the front or rear, an unequal trim height condition can exist displaying a noticeable lean to the right.

CAUSE:

Coil spring specification error.

ACTION:

Checks prior to spring replacement: 1. Confirm tyre pressures are correct. 2. Remove any load from inside vehicle. 3. Place vehicle on a smooth level surface. 4. Measure and record the dimension of each wheel centre to its wheel arch. 5. Compare the recorded dimensions from one side of vehicle to the other, the maximum allowable difference is 12mm. If the recorded difference is greater than 12mm, proceed as check 6 below. If now within 12mm, advise owner that vehicle is within specification and therefore no fault exists. 6. Place vehicle on ramp and inspect each road spring for the following:

• That spring is correctly seated.

• That correct colour coded springs have been fitted (see table below). If any are incorrect proceed to Rectification .

Bulletin N o : 0011 L8531bu 2 29.11.2000

XA 907212 (system 1) XA 211799 (system 2)

Td5 Front spring White/purple Rear spring

NOTE: The above spring combinations were fitted up to the VINs quoted in AFFECTED RANGE. 7. Inspect for any damage to related chassis components. 8. Temporarily disconnect the front and rear anti roll bars at the axle. 9. Lower the vehicle and re-measure the trim height difference as before. If the measured difference is still greater than 12mm (and vehicle leans to right), refit anti roll bars and proceed to Rectification. Rectification - spring replacement: Replace right hand road springs only with the following parts:

• Td5 diesel versions only - Replace right hand front spring for part REB101341 colour coded White/Orange.

• V8 versions only - Replace right hand front spring for part REB101340 colour coded White/Purple.

• All vehicles - Replace the right hand rear spring for part RKB101101, colour coded Purple/Orange. Refer to Workshop Manual repair number 60.20.11 (front spring) and 64.20.01 (rear spring) for information on spring replacement. NOTE: Ensure that all spring isolators are in good condition and seated correctly on re-assembly.

PARTS INFORMATION:

The following table represents the parts required for rectification purposes and the fitted condition from VIN XA 211799 onwards. The ‘General Data Suspension’ information quoted in the Workshop Manual will be updated at the earliest opportunity.

Td5 RH Front spring REB101341 White/Orange RH Rear spring Purple/Orange (all models)

V8 Pink/Orange Purple (all models)

V8 REB101340 White/Purple RKB101101

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 5N1U

Checks 1 to 5: Use S.R.O.: 60.45.89/27 Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs

Checks 6 to 9: (less any resultant rectification) Use S.R.O.: 60.45.89/28 Time allowance: 0.30 Hrs

RH front spring replacement: Use S.R.O.: 60.20.11 Time allowance: 0.70 Hrs

RH rear spring replacement: Use S.R.O.: 64.20.01 Time allowance: 0.30 Hrs

NOTE: Where additional repairs have been carried out, refer to ROT Manuals for the relevant SRO details. Times claimed should reflect any reduced work content from the standard SRO.