Removing
NOTE: Only the air spring being removed should be bled.
1.
WARNING: Do not work on or under the vehicle if it is only supported by a jack. Always place secure supports under the vehicle.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Depressurize the air suspension using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system. For more information, refer to Relieving and Boosting Air Suspension System Pressure (60.50.38)
4. Disconnect the shock absorber with pneumatic element assembly from the lower arm. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt.
5. Release shock absorber with air element assembly. Remove three nuts.
6.
CAUTION: Be sure to plug all open connections to avoid contamination of the system.
Move the shock absorber assembly with the air spring. Disconnect the air line.
7. Remove shock absorber with air element assembly.
8. Remove the Voss fitting from the air line. Remove and discard the taper bushing and coupler.
Installation
1.
WARNING: Make sure the new Voss fitting is installed and fully tightened with corrector plug installed.
Install a new Voss fitting on the pneumatic element. Tighten to 3.5 Nm.
2.
NOTE: Remove plugs and discard.
NOTE: Clean the mating surfaces of the elements.
Install the shock absorber with pneumatic element assembly.
- Connect the air line to the Voss fitting.
- Pull on each air line to ensure it is securely seated in the Voss fitting.
- Screw on the nuts and tighten them to 63 Nm.
3. Attach the shock absorber with air element assembly to the lower control arm. Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm.
4. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, pressurize the air suspension. For more information, refer to Relieving and Boosting Air Suspension System Pressure (60.50.38)
5. Install the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm.
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