Rear Suspension Specification (Discovery 3)

Spring suspension

Name	Specification
Spring color coding - 5-seater version:
	BROWN/WHITE
	BROWN/GREEN
	BROWN/ORANGE
	BROWN
Spring color coding - 7-seater version:
	RED/WHITE
	RED/GREEN
	RED/ORANGE
	RED

Note: The first color shows where the spring is installed on the vehicle, i.e. at the rear. The second color defines the thickness of the vibration isolator mount installed on a separate spring to maintain the body height within the specified limits. Replacement springs will be supplied with the corresponding mount installed.

General specifications

Name	Specification
Gap between the underside of the rubber boot of the toe adjustment rod and the body frame bracket	10,0 mm (0,394 in)
Distance from the center of the axle shaft to the upper edge of the wing lining	485 mm (19,10 in)

Tightening torque specifications

Description	Nm	lb-ft
Toe-in adjustment rod bolt	175	129
* Nut of inner ball joint of toe adjustment rod	133	98
* Stabilizer bar strut nuts	115	85
Stabilizer bar clamp bolts	62	46
Body support mounting bolts	133	83
Bolt and nut for fastening the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm	300	221
Nuts securing the shock absorber to the suspension support cup	70	52
Lower arm to wheel knuckle mounting bolt	175	129
Lower arm bolts	275	203
*+ Axle shaft mounting nut	350	258
Upper arm to wheel knuckle mounting nut	133	98
Front Upper Control Arm Bolt	175	129
Upper control arm rear bolt	275	203
Brake line connections	18	13
Rear wheel alignment bolts	133	98
Wheel speed sensor	9	7
Brake Disc Guard Bolts	9	7
Parking brake cable coupling	8	6
Wheel nuts	140	103

* A new nut must be installed + After tightening, the nut must be secured with a cotter pin