Range Rover P38
60
FRONT SUSPENSION
NEW RANGE ROVER
4
REPAIR
AIR PIPE CONNECTION COLLET AND ’O’ RINGS
Remove
WARNING: Air suspension is pressurised
up to 10 bar (150 lbf/in
2
). Dirt or grease
must not enter the system. Wear hand, ear
and eye safety standard protection when servicing
system.
1. Clean area with stiff brush and soapy water.
2. Depressurise system.
See this section.
3. Disconnect air pipe.
See this section.
4. Remove collet.
5. Carefully pry out two ’O’ rings, using a smooth
plastic hook, eg: a crochet hook.
CAUTION: Avoid scratching inside wall of
housing, creating possible leak path.
Refit
6. Lightly grease new ’O’ rings.
7. Fit ’O’ rings into recess. Use a crochet hook to
avoid damage to ’O’ rings and housing.
8. Locate collet legs into housing, push fully home.
9. Inspect end of air pipe for damage and scores
rectify by trimming.
NOTE: Air pipe may be trimmed if
sufficient straight pipe remains. Ensure
pipe end is cut square, without distortion
or frays to obtain air tight seal. Use service tool
LRT-60-002. Lightly chamfer pipe using a pencil
sharpener after cutting. DO NOT CUT PIPES
MORE THAN TWICE.
10. Connect air pipe.
See this section.
11. Pressurise system.
See this section.
12. Leak test connection.
See this section.
