Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Discovery Series II - Workshop Manual - 1999MY ON - 6th Edition - NAS02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 INTRODUCTION32 33 GENERAL INFORMATION34 35 GENERAL DATA36 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS37 38 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS39 40 LIFTING AND TOWING41 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS42 43 44 MAINTENANCE45 46 ENGINE - V847 48 EMISSION CONTROL - V849 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V851 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V852 53 COOLING SYSTEM - V854 55 MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V856 57 58 59 CLUTCH - V860 61 MANUAL GEARBOX - R38062 63 TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE64 65 66 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 2467 PROPELLER SHAFTS68 69 REAR AXLE70 71 72 73 74 75 FRONT AXLE76 77 78 79 STEERING80 FRONT SUSPENSION81 82 83 REAR SUSPENSION84 85 86 87 BRAKES88 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS89 90 DOORS91 EXTERIOR FITTINGS92 93 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS94 SCREENS95 96 97 SEATS98 99 SUNROOF100 CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS101 102 103 104 PANEL REPAIRS105 106 107 108 BODY SEALING MATERIALS109 110 111 112 113 CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING114 PAINTING115 HEATING AND VENTILATION116 117 AIR CONDITIONING118 119 WIPERS AND WASHERS120 CHARGING AND STARTING121 122 LIGHTING123 BODY CONTROL UNIT124 125 126 ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN127 128 WINDOWS129 IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT130 HARNESSES131 DRIVING AIDS132 NAVIGATION SYSTEM133 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover Discovery II80 · FRONT SUSPENSION
80 · Steering & suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION (Description): DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery II
Section
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION › Description
FRONT SUSPENSIONDescription
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FRONT SUSPENSION

60-4

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Description

General
The front suspension comprises two dampers and coil springs, two radius arms, a Panhard rod and an anti-roll bar. 
The front axle provides the location points for the dampers, springs, radius arms and the Panhard rod.

The anti-roll bar assembly is an essential part of the front suspension. On vehicles without Active Cornering 
Enhancement (ACE) a conventional 'passive' anti-roll bar is fitted. On vehicles fitted with the ACE system, a thicker 
diameter anti-roll bar, known as a torsion bar, is used with an actuator at one end.
 

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 FRONT SUSPENSION, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - ACE.

The hydraulic dampers and coil springs provide springing for each front wheel. The long travel dampers, springs and 
radius arms provide maximum axle articulation and wheel travel for off-road driving. The front axle is controlled 
longitudinally by two forged steel radius arms and transversely by a Panhard rod.

Radius arms
Each radius arm is manufactured from forged steel. Two bushes are pressed into the forward end of the radius arm. 
The forward end of the radius arm is located in a fabricated bracket on the axle and secured through the bushes with 
two bolts and nuts. A bush is pressed into the rear of the radius arm which is also located in a fabricated bracket on 
each chassis longitudinal and secured through the bush with a bolt and nut.

The radius arms prevent longitudinal movement of the front axle and because of their length allow maximum axle 
articulation. The stiffness of the bushes in each radius arm also contributes to the vehicle roll stiffness.

Each radius arm has a notch on its lower edge which provides location for the vehicle jack.

Dampers
Two conventional telescopic dampers are used to control body/axle movement. A turret is located on a bracket welded 
to the chassis. The upper spring seat has four studs which pass through holes in the bracket and align with 
corresponding holes in the turret. Four nuts are screwed onto the studs and secure the turret and upper spring seat 
to the chassis.

A fabricated platform is welded to the axle. The platform has two captive nuts which provide for the attachment of the 
damper. A lower spring seat is located on the platform. Each spring seat is handed and has a bracket which secures 
the ABS sensor harness and the front brake hose.

Each damper is fitted with a bush at its upper end. The bush locates in the top of the turret and is secured with a cross 
bolt. The lower attachment point for the damper is also fitted with a bush. This bush has a spindle through its centre 
with a hole at each end. The spindle is seated on the lower spring seat and the axle platform and secured with two 
bolts. The coil spring is fitted in a compressed state between the upper and lower spring seats and assists the damper 
in controlling the body/axle movement. The upper and lower bushes are replaceable items.

Rubber bump stops are fitted to the chassis above each end of the axle. The bump stops are progressive in their 
compression and prevent the axle from contacting the chassis in the event of maximum suspension travel being 
reached. The bump stops revert to their original shape once the compression load has been removed from them.

The damper functions by restricting the flow of a hydraulic fluid through internal galleries within the damper body. A 
chromium plated rod moves axially within the damper. As the rod moves, its movement is limited by the flow of fluid 
through the galleries thus providing damping of undulations in the terrain. The damper rod is sealed at its exit point 
from the body to maintain fluid within the unit and prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The seal also acts as a 
wiper to keep the rod outer diameter clean. A plastic shroud protects the rod and slides over the body as the damper 
moves. The coil spring aids the damper to extend after being compressed and also aids the damping process.

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