Change Car Shock Absorbers Land Rover Discovery

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Discovery I 1989-1999 6
  • 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (21L/12L/17L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L)
  • 3.5 V8 Petrol (22D/36L/38L)
  • 3.5 V8i Petrol (24D)
  • 3.9 V8i Petrol (36D)
Discovery II 1999-2005 4
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P)
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (15P/16P)
  • 4.0 V8 Petrol (10D/12D/94D)
  • 4.0 V8 Petrol (56D)
Discovery III 2005-2009 3
  • 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT)
  • 4.0 V6 Petrol (406PN)
  • 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN)
Discovery IV 2009-2018 6
  • 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 S/C Petrol (306PS)
  • 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN)
Discovery V 2017-2025 5
  • 2.0 Si4 Petrol (PT204)
  • 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTA)
  • 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTD)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 SC Petrol (306PS)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–3h30

What is the function of Land Rover Discovery shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Land Rover Discovery shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Land Rover Discovery shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Discovery I 1989-1999 1989-1999 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (21L/12L/17L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L), 3.5 V8 Petrol (22D/36L/38L), 3.5 V8i Petrol (24D), 3.9 V8i Petrol (36D) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery II 1999-2005 1999-2005 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P), 2.5 TD5 Diesel (15P/16P), 4.0 V8 Petrol (10D/12D/94D), 4.0 V8 Petrol (56D) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery III 2005-2009 2005-2009 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT), 4.0 V6 Petrol (406PN), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery IV 2009-2018 2009-2018 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 S/C Petrol (306PS), 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery V 2017-2025 2017-2025 2.0 Si4 Petrol (PT204), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTA), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTD), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 SC Petrol (306PS), D250 (3.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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