Range Rover (LP) V8-4.6L (2001)
Air Spring: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Vehicle Lowers Overnight
No.: LM204-006
Issue: 1
Date: August 16, 2006
SECTION: 204-05 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Vehicle Lowers Overnight - Air-Spring Leak
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM)
VIN: up to 4A160029
CONDITION SUMMARY:
FRONT AIR-SPRING LEAK CAUSES VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT TO LOWER OVERNIGHT
A customer may report a concern that the vehicle ride height lowers overnight.
Situation:
No obvious system leaks may be found, however, vehicles in a higher mileage range of 30,000-60,000 miles may develop hairline cracks in the rubber
material of the front air-spring. The cracks are likely located at the point where the air-spring rolls over the plastic base.
Action:
Should a customer express concern regarding the above, refer to the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin to verify the cause and replace the
air-spring as necessary.
PARTS
WARRANTY
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE FRONT AIR-SPRING
NOTE:
An air leak in the rubber material may be verified using a suitable leak detection fluid.
1.
Verify which front air-spring(s) has a leak and requires replacement.