Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Vehicle Not Sitting Level
16/02/96
64/01/96/US
SUBJECT:
Steel Sprung Vehicle Not Sitting Level
MODEL:
Discovery
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
LP
LH
LJ
All
LD
DETAIL
To properly diagnose a vehicle for complaints of vehicle lean, follow the procedure outlined below.
ACTION REQUIRED
Upon customer complaint of vehicle lean, follow procedure below.
PARTS INFORMATION
ANR3477 - Brown/Green road spring
NTC8572 - Pink/Red/Yellow road spring
PROCEDURE
1)
Verify tire pressures and tire condition.
2)
Remove any heavy cargo from inside the vehicle.
3)
Place the vehicle on a smooth level surface.
4)
Measure and record the height of each wheel arch from the center of the wheel, using a meter stick. Determine the height difference between each
side of the vehicle. The allowable specification for this difference is a value of 12 millimeters. If the vehicle fails to meet the specification, proceed
to step 5.
5)
Place the vehicle on a lift and verify that each road spring is:
a)
Properly seated.
b)
Correctly identified by color, refer to Workshop Manual section 4 for spring data.
6)
Inspect for any damaged suspension components or accident related body damage.
7)
Disconnect the front and rear anti-sway bars at the chassis.
WARRANTY:
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
COMP.CODE:
5P1A
SRO:
64.20.01/03 - Fit right rear road spring if necessary 0.50 hr.