Handbook Doesn't Correctly Detail Spare Wheel Procedure After Winch Replacement (SSM71618)

WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2014-02-21
Reference number: SSM71618

HANDBOOK DOESN'T CORRECTLY DETAIL SPARE WHEEL PROCEDURE AFTER WINCH REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM71618, Date of Issue: February 21, 2014

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover Sport/L320, LR3/L319, LR4/L319
CATEGORY:	Chassis

SERVICE INFORMATION

Symptom 307000 Jack/Tool & Spare

ISSUE

The vehicle handbook doesn't correctly detail the spare wheel removal procedure after the vehicle has had a new winch fitted.

CAUSE

Land Rover changed the method for using the winch to lower the spare wheel from the vehicle. Older vehicles will have a nut that is then turned by the wheel brace. Vehicles built after the following cut offs:

L319 - 659872

L320 - 795860

Content

have the later style winch with a hole that the vehicle jack hook is then inserted in before being rotated.

If a vehicle pre the above VINs has a winch replacement, they will get the later style winch. The tool kit will still be fully functional but the owners hand book will be incorrect.

ACTION

If an old style winch is replaced with a new style then please print the relevant pages attached to this SSM and give them to the vehicle owner. Please also explain the new method of operation when returning the vehicle to the customer.

WHEEL CHANGING

7 seat vehicles: The tool kit is stowed behind an access cover in the loadspace area.

NOTE: Take careful note of the stowage position for each tool, as it is important to return them to their correct position after use.

REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL

WARNING: Remove the spare wheel prior to jacking the vehicle, to avoid destabilizing the vehicle when raised.
The spare wheel is heavy and if handled incorrectly may cause injury. Use extreme caution when lifting or maneuvering the wheels.

NOTE: Before removing the spare wheel, take note of its stowage position. The wheel to be changed must be correctly stowed in its place.

On 5 seat vehicles (A):

Open the rear loadspace floor panel.
Remove the cover for access to the spare wheel hoist winch spindle.
Remove all of the tools from the vehicle's tool kit. See 218, TOOL KIT.

On 7 seat vehicles (B):

Behind the 3rd row seats, remove the cover for access to the spare wheel hoist winch spindle.
Remove all of the tools from the vehicle's tool kit. See 218, TOOL KIT.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to lower the spare wheel. Doing so may damage the mechanism.

NOTE: Before removing the spare wheel, take note of its stowage position. The wheel to be changed must be correctly stowed in its place.

Fit the jack handle through the hole in the winch spindle.
Fit the wheel brace onto the jack handle and rotate counter-clockwise to lower the spare wheel.
Continue to turn the wheel hoist winch, until the wheel is on the ground and the hoist cable is slack.
NOTE: Do not attempt to turn the winch past its physical stop.
Hold the cable and tilt the lifting lug until it can be passed through the hole in the wheel.

USING WHEEL CHOCKS

WARNING: Always chock the wheels using suitable wheel chocks. Place the chocks on both sides of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

WARNING: If jacking the vehicle on a slight slope is unavoidable, place the chocks on the downhill side of the two opposite wheels.

REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL

NOTE: Before removing the spare wheel, take note of its stowage position. The wheel to be changed must be correctly stowed in its place.

Open the spare wheel access hatch in the loadspace area and remove the vehicle jack from the tool tray.
Lift the cap covering the spare wheel hoist winch spindle.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to lower the spare wheel. Doing so may damage the mechanism.

Fit the jack handle through the hole in the winch spindle. Fit the wheel brace onto the jack handle and rotate anticlockwise to lower the spare wheel.
Continue to turn the wheel hoist winch nut, until the wheel is on the ground and the hoist cable is slack. Do not attempt to turn the winch nut past its physical stop.
Hold the cable and tilt the lifting lug until it can be passed through the hole in the wheel, as shown.