Front suspension fixings-new part

FRONT SUSPENSION FIXINGS-NEW PART

Model

Discovery

Affected vehicles

Discovery from VIN LJ 085671

Date

1994-04-27

Reference

27/04/94

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Front Suspension Fixings-New Part Introduction

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

Discovery Discovery from VIN LJ 085671

DETAIL

A number of Product Reports have been received which detail suspension fixings torque relaxation at the front radius arm fixings and panhard rod fixings. To overcome this condition a number of new fixings have been introduced with an improved surface finish which assists in maintaining original torque levels.

The new parts are directly interchangeable with the previous parts

ACTION REQUIRED

For information only. Any vehicle that exhibits torque relaxation after the introduction VIN number, please submit a Product Report.

PARTS INFORMATION

1. BH114167 Panhard rod bolt replaces BH11461 (2 off) 2. BH116207 Radius arm bolt replaces BH116201 (4 off) 3. NV114047 Panhard rod nut replaces NY114041 (4 off) 4. NV116047 Radius arm nut replaces NY116051 (2 off)

PROCEDURE

Refer to the Workshop Manual section 60 for removal details and torque values.

New fixings should be used when replacing suspension bushes.

Refer to the service schedule to determine service intervals at which suspension fixings should be checked for security.

27/04/94

60/07/94/EN

WARRANTY

Not applicable

COMP. CODE

5H1G Radius arm Panhard rod 5J3G

SRO

Not applicable