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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)21 · Rear suspension
21 · Steering & suspension

Damper - rear (page 2 of 3)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs
Rear suspensionDamper - rear · page 2 of 3
Diagram
  1. Remove 3 nuts from damper top mounting and remove spring and damper assembly.
  2. Remove rubber seal from top mounting.

CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting, spring and damper dust cover.

Remove rubber seal from top mounting.
  1. Position a suitable spring compressor tool in vice.
  2. Position damper and spring assembly to spring compressor and locate in arms.
  3. Add a reference mark between the top mount and the spring.
Add a reference mark between the top mount and the spring.
  1. Remove cover from top mounting.
  2. Compress spring by 2 to 3 cm until loose, hold damper shaft with Allen key, remove and discard mounting plate nut.
  3. Remove top mounting plate.
  4. Remove rebound washer and mounting plate.
  5. Remove spring aid and bump plate.
  6. Remove spring seat, dust cover and bump stop cup.
  7. Remove damper from spring.
  8. Release and remove spring from spring compressor.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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