Discovery 2. Manual — part 399

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-23

Power steering, suspension

ACE pipes

1. Check for fluid leaks from power steering and

suspension systems.

2. Check ACE pipes and unions for chafing, leaks

and corrosion and that all pipes and hoses are
correctly routed and secure.

Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles

Check

1. Check for oil leaks from engine, gearbox

(manual and automatic), transfer box and front
and rear axles; pay particular attention to areas
around oil seals.

Exhaust system

Check

1. Check for signs of exhaust system leaks,

damage and security.

Steering box and front suspension

Check/tighten steering box fixings

1. Check steering box fixings and tighten to 90

Nm (66 lbf.ft).

Check/tighten front axle suspension fixings

MAINTENANCE

10-24

PROCEDURES

1. Check/tighten front suspension LH radius arm

fixings.

+

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,

Front suspension.

2. Check/tighten front suspension RH radius arm

fixings.

3. Check/tighten front suspension Panhard rod

fixings

Check rear axle suspension fixings

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-25

1. Check and tighten if necessary all rear axle

suspension fixings.

+

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS, Rear

suspension.

Steering rod ball joints

Check

1. Check condition of ball joints and dust covers,

and security of fixings.

+

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,

Steering.

Dampers and SLS height sensors

Check – Dampers

Front dampers

Rear dampers

1. Check dampers for security and signs of

leakage.

MAINTENANCE

10-26

PROCEDURES

Check – Height sensors

SLS height sensors

1. Check height sensors for condition and

security.

2. Check electrical harness for chafing and

damage.

Front and rear axle suspension links

Check

Rear suspension

Front suspension

1. Check condition of front and rear axle

suspension link mounting rubbers.