Damper - front
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery II (UK)
- Section
- Repairs › Damper - front
| M51 0058 |
- Apply a 3 mm (0.125 in) wide bead of Loctite 640 around drive shaft circumference, as illustrated.
- Ensure ABS harness is located in cut out in steering knuckle.
- Fit wheel hub to drive shaft and align steering knuckle. The Loctite will smear along the length of the splines as the wheel hub is fitted to the drive shaft.
- Fit wheel hub bolts and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
- Fit new drive shaft nut and lightly tighten.
- Fit front brake disc. BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc - front.
- With assistance, final tighten drive shaft nut to 490 Nm (360 lbf.ft). Stake drive shaft nut. The drive shaft nut must be tightened before Loctite has cured.
- Secure ABS sensor harness to brackets and secure grommet to inner wing.
- Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft).
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
- Connect ABS sensor multiplug.
Damper - front
$% 60.30.02
Remove
- Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
- Remove road wheel.
3. RH damper: Release coolant reservoir and position aside.
- Loosen through bolt securing damper to turret.
WARNING: Make sure the axle cannot move when the damper is disconnected. The damper limits the downward movement of the axle. If the axle is not restrained, disconnecting the damper will allow unrestricted movement which may cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
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