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Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel: suspension bushes, arms & dampers

Suspension · Range Rover Classic (1970–96) · 1986–1992

How often: every 12,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. Worn radius arm and panhard rod bushes make the vehicle wander and can start a wobble.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

Radius arm / trailing link bushes (if worn)
Panhard rod bushes (if worn)
Shock absorbers (if leaking)

Tools

Pry bar
Torch

Step by step

Lever gently at each bush: radius arms, panhard rod, rear trailing links and A-frame ball joint.
Check coil springs are seated correctly in their pans and not cracked.
Check shock absorbers for leaks and the mounting turrets for rust.

More Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel servicing

Engine oil & filter change every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Air filter element every 12,000 mi or year
Fuel filter change & bleed every 12,000 mi or year
Drain fuel sedimenter / water trap every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Check coolant level, hoses and head gasket signs every 3,000 mi or 3 months
Fan / auxiliary belt check every 12,000 mi or year
Coolant drain, flush & refill every 2 yrs
Grease propshafts every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Check swivel housings & seals every 12,000 mi or year
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levels every 12,000 mi or year
Change gearbox & transfer box oil every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Change front & rear axle oil every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Steering & power steering check every 12,000 mi or year
Inspect pads, discs & brake hoses every 12,000 mi or year
Adjust transmission handbrake every 12,000 mi or year
Brake & clutch fluid change every 2 yrs
Wheel bearings & hub seals every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & filter change every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofing every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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