Discovery · L319 · 2009–2017
Discovery 4 air springs
Front and rear air springs and air struts for Land Rover models with electronic air suspension.
Matching air springs to a Discovery 4
The Discovery 4 (L319, 2009–2017) was sold here with 2 different engines. Gearbox: Automatic. Send the VIN and engine number with your enquiry so the parts team can confirm the correct air springs before quoting.
Related Discovery 4 faults
- Air suspension and electronic handbrake faults. The cars.co.za Discovery 4 buyer's guide names air suspension and handbrake issues among the model's known problems. Air suspension warnings usually trace to compressors, valve blocks, air springs or height sensors.
Know the part
Understanding Discovery 4 Air Springs
Air springs are rubber bellows that hold pressurised air and carry the weight of the vehicle. At the front, Land Rovers usually use an air strut that combines the air spring with a damper. At the rear, the air spring may be combined with the damper or mounted separately, depending on the model.
The rubber perishes with age, heat and UV, and dust between the folds of the bellows speeds up wear. Small cracks cause slow leaks, and a burst spring drops that corner onto its bump stop.
Further reading
- Air suspension – Wikipedia
Background on air springs and air suspension systems.
Common Questions About Discovery 4 air springs
Should I replace air springs in pairs?
Yes, replace both on the same axle. Air springs age together, so when one fails the other is often close behind, and a matching pair keeps the ride even.
How can I confirm an air spring is leaking?
Raise the vehicle to its highest setting, then spray soapy water onto the bellows and the air line fitting at the top. Bubbles show the leak. A vehicle that sinks at one corner overnight also points strongly to that spring or its line.
What should I replace with a front air strut?
Check the top mount, the air line and its fitting. Some workshops also inspect the height sensor for that corner at the same time, since a faulty sensor can make a new strut behave oddly.
Do new air springs need to be set up?
After fitting, the suspension should be calibrated to the correct ride heights with a diagnostic tool, especially if height sensors or arms have been disturbed.
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Not sure which part fits?
Share your VIN or engine code and the parts team will check the correct part for your Discovery 4.