Land Rover Defender: Ride Height Adjustments
GENERAL PROCEDURES
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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204-557B
Gauge, Ride height
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure the wheels and tires, tie rod ends, suspension joints and
wheel bearings are free from damage,
wear and free play.
- Make sure there are no heavy objects in the vehicle.
- The ride height must be measured with the vehicle weight supported by
the suspension.
- With the engine running and all vehicle doors closed, make sure the
air suspension is functioning and the
vehicle height can be raised and lowered using the air suspension switch.
- Drive the vehicle on to a flat, level surface.
- Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
NOTES:
- This procedure must be carried out after replacement of the air
suspension control module, removal or
replacement of a height sensor, removal or replacement of the front or rear
suspension arms, replacement
of body panels incorporating suspension fixing points.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
1.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is not moved once it has been positioned to take
measurements.
NOTE:
To improve the accuracy of the calibration procedure it is recommended a low
friction surface be used
like wheel alignment facility with slipper plates.
Position the vehicle on a flat level surface.
2.
Connect the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to the
vehicle Data Link Connector
(DLC).
Connect the vehicle data link cable into the vehicle communications
module.
Connect the JLR approved diagnostic equipment USB Lead into the vehicle
communications module.
Connect the data link cable to the data link connector.
Connect the JLR approved diagnostic equipment USB lead to the diagnostic
tool USB port.
3.
CAUTION:
Make sure the ignition switch is turned off, the park brake is on and the
selector lever is in park.
NOTE:
Make sure that the JLR approved diagnostic equipment already loaded with the
latest issue of
software.
Switch on JLR approved diagnostic equipment and navigate to the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) input
screen.
4.
Enter the VIN and navigate to the vehicle configuration menu.
Select setup and configuration.
Select air suspension height calibration and read all warnings and cautions.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
5.
CAUTION:
The JLR approved diagnostic equipment will cause the vehicle height to change
during some parts of
the calibration process.
NOTES:
- Do not install the special tool over a locking wheel nut.
- Make sure the special tool is square to the wheel face with the
measuring rod in a vertical position.
- Take the measurement from the top edge of the slider on the special
tool.
- Make sure the fender splash shields are correctly fitted.
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Once in the suspension height measurement screen, use the special tool to
measure and record the height
setting from each wheel center to the wheel arch.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
6. After successful calibration of the air suspension switch off the JLR
approved diagnostic equipment and return
to its original position.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT NAME
2 mm punch
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is alwa
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Residual air pressure may be present in the system. Take care when releasing air
line connectors.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting
SEE MORE:
DECLARATIONS OF
CONFORMITY
The digital handbook can be viewed at:
www.ownerinfo.landrover.com and is
updated with the latest available
information.
TYPE APPROVAL
The following information relates to
Infotainment System Radio Type Approval
Declarations.
The notices below apply to the following
varia
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
Numbers with a green background are a single use component.
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
Front differential
Transfer case
Rear differential
Rear driveshaft
Front driveshaft
OVERVIEW
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