Handbook Doesn't Correctly Detail Spare Wheel Procedure After Winch Replacement (SSM71560)

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

Publication date: 2014-02-13
Reference number: SSM71560

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

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM71560, Date of Issue: February 13, 2014

LAND ROVER:	LR4/L319; LR3/L319; Range Rover Sport/L320
SECTION:	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 winch, then please print the "Wheel Changing" section from an owners manual inTOPIx that is post the above VIN numbers to give to the vehicle user. Please also explain the new method during the vehicle hand over