Atlantic British Presents: How To Install Air Strut Assembly on Range Rover Sport or Land Rover LR3

www.roverparts... This covers vehicles from 2005 - 2009. Over time, the air strut will dry out and cause minor leaks that will require maintenance to the air suspension system. While we offer the popular coil spring conversion kits for these vehicles, some Rover customers prefer the air ride--one of the reasons they drive a Rover to begin with. Watch Doug, our Land Rover Master Technician, as he explains removing and replacing the front and rear air strut assemblies demonstrated on 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. Additionally, Doug will show you how to access the air suspension system to depressurize/deflate the bags prior to changeover using a diagnostic tool. Our current diagnostic tool that handles this is the iLAND Diagnostic Tool and runs on your mobile phone or tablet: www.roverparts.... This replacement service is also similar on the Range Rover Sport or Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2006 - 2009, along with the LR3, 2005 - 2009. Please refer any questions or comments to 1-800-533-2210, or visit www.roverparts... to send us an email. For more how-to videos on the Range Rover Sport and other Rover vehicles visit www.roverparts...

[@aughtrnb]

Thank you for this. So many videos/discussions on installing new airbags and air valve blocks...but no info on what to do/not to do with the little pre-installed white placeholders. Wish I had found this video prior to installing my front valve block as I did it the hard way. Thank you so much!

[@marcusmorrison1853]

I wanted to say thank you for the very good info as someone who's a professional technician but doesn't work on land rovers hardly ever. I found this very informative. However for those of you who have big hands like me. If you find you cant reach the rear top bolt to break it free. A mid 15mm and a flexible head 3/8 ratchet will fit. But only to break it free. You will need the ratchet wrench to finish removing the nut.

[@KeijoMusto]

Thanks Doug, very informative. A helpful discovery I made! You can reach the back nut on the front springs via the engine bay quite easily with a socket on an extension. Between the engine and the heat shield which flexes back slightly.

[@carl6405]

Got it done tonight on our LR3, thanks to your video!

[@Landybandy1]

Thanks Doug. Really informative video. Given me great confidence to do the change on my LR3. Hope you and the team at Atlantic British are all safe and well. Just wish you were here in The UK. I would have complete confidence in you to do the work on my LR3. Happy new year

[@PetePeterson-h1j]

Hello, I really enjoyed the video and it helped me a lot. However after reading the balance of the comment, I am hoping you can let me know what I missed. After Completing a brake job including rebuilt calipers and bleeding the system, added 2.5" Johnson Lift rods, and replaced the Front Struts/Shocks. In the process of about 2 weeks sitting on my lift I finally had everything finished and was ready to restart the systems. I used my TOPDON ArtiDiag 800BT to evacuate the air in the tank and struts prior to removing airlines, and when I tried to reset the Suspension Level Calibration process which re-pressurizes the tank and struts and established where the vehicle is siting relative to established heights, I couldn't finish because the vehicle wouldn't start. I ran a diagnostics looking for any DTCs or other systems problems and everything was good, other than the systems that required power and air pressure. Okay, long story short I need the engine started in order to start this process and the battery was dead. I recharged the battery and getting 13.6 volts and nothing. I disconnected the battery hoping to reset the system and nothing. The last time I tried to start it the dash indicators lights come on and look ready to start, nothing... Are the battery amps just to low, what am I missing something?? Thanks for any pointer Pete

[@dlp7547]

I have a 2011 RRSC. I didn't use a scanner to deflate the suspension. I just backed the brass 12mm bolt off slowly with the car battery disconnected. Holy crap that 15mm back bolt on top is a F&*()))Bi&*)#. Ugh... NOTE: THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE DOES NOT JUST "SNAP" INTO THE TOP OF THE SHOCK ON THE SUNCORE SHOCKS. You have to put the connectors on the high pressure line and then screw together... then screw top 3 bolts on.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Hmm I usually avoid the suncore stuff like the plague, but why can you not slide the new line in? The Suncore bags come like any other, the old fitting is removed from the air line, and the line simply slides into the new fitting until it bottoms out.

[@Playingbyear]

Can you do this job at home if you don’t have a diagnostic tool to deflate the strut? Does Access Mode get rid of most of the air? Thanks

[@shaunbava1801]

for anyone still looking the answer is yes, disconnect the battery or relay for the compressor and depressurize it by cracking the nut on the air valve behind the front fender liner. You'll still need a computer to do height calibration, but the act of installing a new strut doesn't require deflating the system by computer.

[@NickTarterOKC]

Your video helped me a ton. Thanks!

[@GlennEmery07]

Excellent stuff - More vids please!

[@kaibintech]

Great video!

[@adamfrazier260]

in the video you say it still needs a calibration from the dealer but not the Web site for the hawkeye and the black dongle it says it can calibrate the suspension, has that been added or is that for only certain models? I have an 09 rrs supercharged

[@alfredkabura]

They say knowledge is power thanks some of us believe they can tell all vehicles problems by just listening to the vehicle old school mechanics world.

[@trader891]

your videos are awesome.

[@ryanholton961]

How much would it cost to replace an air strut, parts and labor included? Here in the UK they're about £300 for an air strut, is this about right? I thought they was £1,000+

[@atlanticbritishrp]

Hi Ryan, you would have to consult with a UK-based parts supplier. Our price here in the states could be different than what the price could be for you in the UK.

[@Krankenwagen2010]

Hey brother thanks for the video! I was wondering if you have to disable the suspension on the 2016 Range Rover autobiography Sport in order to lift the vehicle on a hoist ? Thanks

[@thecarlab768]

How the hell did you get the 12mm on the air fitting, seriously!!

[@luizzaragoza4000]

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[@princesholaadedeji4041]

please how can you help me i want to lean this work please thank you

[@tbate007ify]

do you have a video on replacing ride height sensor on 2006 RR sport?

[@atlanticbritishrp]

Ted Batemon www.roverparts.com/resources/videos/ride-height-sensor-replacement/

[@miguelcastaneda22]

Hi, great video. Do you know the part number for a Range Rover Sport / L320 (2008) air spring? Thank you

[@tonduivenvoorde4901]

Miguel Castaneda i

[@AJ-do8uw]

hi atlanticbritish i have a range rover sport hse 2008 ive had my truck for about a year its been pretty good till i got this light of suspension fault normal height only so the height button wouldnt let me adjust to a height now the back of my truck is so low that every speed bump i hit it scrapes my pipe also my light on the height adjustment is off now i guess when my car got so low it when off but please let me know if you might know what it is thanks appreciate it!

[@ironnads7975]

How about rewriting that question with some punctuation marks and some proper grammar so people can understand what you are asking?

[@thiagobartolo]

I ve been told I may need a new alternator, I see you have those in the store.

[@prostor111]

Bilshtein

[@sixxpence3343]

Great work was searching for a video if youve got one on how to change the cv axle front passenger side on 04 range rover

[@sixxpence3343]

04 l322 that is

[@atlanticbritishrp]

Hi! We do not currently have a video for that service. However, if you would like to submit a video request. You can do so here: www.roverparts.com/resources/videos/