Range Rover Classic Air Suspension: Description of Components
AIR SUSPENSION
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Pressure switch
Mounted on the reservoir is a pressure switch which
senses air pressure and signals the ECU to operate
the compressor when required. The compressor will
operate when pressure falls to between 7.2 and 8.0
bar. It will cut out at a rising pressure of between 9.5
and 10.5 bar.
Air springs
Air springs components
1. Top plate
2. Rolling rubber diaphragm
3. Piston
The air springs are mounted in the same position as
conventional coil springs.
Front and rear air springs are of similar construction,
but are not interchangeable.
The diaphragm is NOT repairable, if failure occurs the
complete unit must be replaced.