Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 204-05

Vehicle Dynamic Suspension

Rear Shock Absorber and Air Spring Assembly (G2250070)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 5Air line connector(s)1
Removal
NOTE:

RH illustration shown, LH is similar.


  1. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, depressurize the air suspension.
    Refer to: Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, General Procedures).
  2. E140848
    Remove the loadspace floor panel.
  3. E140849
    Remove the jack and wheel brace.
  4. E140851
    Remove the spare wheel/tool compartment cover.
  5. E140852
    Lower the spare wheel and tire.
  6. E140853
    Disconnect the spare wheel release strap and position aside. Remove the spare wheel.
  7. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  8. CAUTION:

    Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. ​When ​disconnected all openings must be sealed.

    E140850
    Remove and discard the collet and the union. Disconnect the active damping wiring. Remove the Voss connector from the air line.
  9. Remove the wheel and tire.
  10. E140869
    Remove the nut and bolt. Disconnect the shock absorber and air spring assembly from the lower arm.
  11. E140868
    Remove the three shock absorber and air spring retaining nuts. Remove the shock absorber and air spring assembly.
Installation
  1. Install the shock absorber and air spring assembly. Make sure the shock absorber and air spring assembly top mounting to body mating faces are clean. Fit and tighten the nuts. Connect the air line into the Voss connector. Pull on the air line to make sure it is fully installed into the Voss connecter.
    Torque: 63Nm
  2. Connect the shock absorber and air spring assembly to the lower arm. Do not fully tighten at this stage.
  3. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, pressurize the air suspension.
    Refer to: Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, General Procedures).
  4. Tighten the shock absorber and air spring assembly to the lower arm. Tighten the nut and bolt.
    Torque: 300Nm
  5. CAUTION:

    Make sure the new Voss connector is installed and fully tightened with the alignment plug installed.

    Install a new Voss connector to the air spring. Attach the active damping wiring.
    Renew Part: Air line connector(s) Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 3.5Nm
  6. Install the wheel and tire. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm
  7. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  8. Connect the spare wheel release strap to the spare wheel and tire.
  9. Install the spare wheel and tire. Raise the spare wheel and tire.
  10. Install the spare wheel/tool compartment cover.
  11. Install the jack and wheel brace.
  12. Install the loadspace floor panel.