LR3 (LA) V8-4394cc 4.4L (2005)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Four-Wheel Alignment
Sevice Repair No - 57.65.04
CAUTION: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
CAUTION: Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
CAUTION: Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
CAUTION: Make sure the vehicles fuel tank is full, if not distribute extra weight evenly over the fuel tank area to represent a full tank of fuel.
CAUTION: Make sure there are no heavy objects in the vehicle.
CAUTION: Make sure the air suspension is set to NORMAL ride height.
CAUTION: Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
NOTE: This procedure can be used for vehicles with either air or coil spring suspension.
1. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels and tires for damage, wear and free play.
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Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted components.
2. Check and adjust tire pressures.
3. Position the vehicle on a calibrated, level, vehicle lift.
4. Release the vehicle parking brake.
5. Vehicles with dynamic suspension: Using approved Land Rover diagnostic system, set vehicle to "Geometry Set Mode", using the instructions
below. Putting the vehicle in this mode will ensure the ride height measurements are maintained and do not have to be calibrated as part of the
wheel alignment process.
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Select the "Configuration" tab.
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Select "Set up and Configure"
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Select "Air Suspension".
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Select "Suspension Geometry Set Up".
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Select "Tight Tolerance Mode".
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Follow the on-screen instructions until the set up process has finished.
6. NOTE: If rear camber adjustment is required, loosen the rear camber adjustment bolts enough to allow adjustment before starting any other wheel
alignment adjustments. Do not fully loosen the rear camber adjustment bolts.
Using only four wheel alignment equipment approved by Land Rover, check and adjust the wheel alignment.
7. CAUTION: Make sure the toe link anti-rotation tang is fully seated in the integrated body frame before tightening the toe link retaining nut.