Suspension - Vehicle Does Not Sit Level

No: 64/01/98/NAS
Ref: WSM Section 64 TIB 64/01/96/US
Issue: 1
Date: 03/06/98

PRIDE VI 6-17

Vehicle Not Sitting Level

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

DISCOVERY (U) ALL

SITUATION:

VEHICLE LEANS

Some vehicles may not sit level in an unloaded condition.

RESOLUTION:

IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE LEANING

In order to correct the body lean, it is necessary to determine the cause of the problem. Follow the procedures below to determine the cause and the remedy for the complaint.

NOTE:
The repairs outlined in this TIB are to be performed to resolve customer complaint of the symptoms described.

PARTS INFORMATION:

ANR3477 Brown/Green rear road spring
NTC8572 Pink/Red/Yellow rear road spring

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

64.20.01 Time 0.50 hrs.
Install one rear road spring

64.20.02 Time 0.75 hrs.
Install both rear road springs

FAULT CODE: A

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

IDENTIFY REASON FOR VEHICLE LEAN

1. Verify tire pressures are correct and tire condition is acceptable.

2. Remove any heavy cargo from inside the vehicle.

3. Place the vehicle on a smooth level surface (i.e. your lift).





4. Measure and record the height of each wheel arch from the center of the wheel, using a meter stick (Figure 1).

5. Determine the height difference between each side of the vehicle. The allowable specification for this difference is a value of 12 mm (0.5 in.).

6. If the vehicle fails to meet specification, place the vehicle on a lift and verify that each road spring is:

^ Properly seated

^ Correctly identified by color (Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 4, for "Road Spring Data.")

7. Inspect for any damaged suspension components or accident related body damage.

8. Disconnect the front and rear anti-sway bars at the chassis.

9. Lower the vehicle and measure each corner again.

10. If the height difference for either axle has not changed significantly, use the information below for correction purposes.

CAUTION:
Some vehicles may be fitted with ANR4352 Orange/Orange rear road springs.
DO NOT MIX ANR4352 Orange/Orange with ANY other spring on the rear axle.

NOTE:
For all cases not specified in the table, contact the Technical HelpLine for assistance.

11. If the vehicle is equipped with ANR 4352 Orange/Orange rear springs, replace both rear springs as specified in the table.





12. If the vehicle is equipped with ANR 3477 Brown/Green rear springs, replace the right rear spring as specified in the table.