1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY steering

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REPAIR UPPER STEERING COLUMN
Service repair no - 57.40.01
NOTE: Steering column assembly is not a
serviceable component.
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead. then
steering wheel removed to prevent rotary coupler
being wound up or damaged.
CAUTION: After refitting steering linkage
parts follow correct procedure to ensure
that road wheels, steering box and
steering wheel are correctly positioned relative to
each other when in straight ahead condition. if
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment, connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit airbag - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad and
horn push assembly.
Remove
1.Remove steering wheel.
See Steering Wheel
CAUTION: Prevent rotation of rotary
coupler once steering wheel is removed.
Secure in position with adhesive tape.
2.Remove driver's access panel.
3.Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
4.Remove rotary coupler.See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, Rotary Coupler
5.If fitted - remove 4 screws securing knee bolster,
remove knee bolster.
6.Disconnect column switch multiplug.
7.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.

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REPAIR
8.Disconnect ignition switch main feed multiplug.
9.Remove 4 nuts securing upper column to lower
mounting.
10.Remove 2 nuts securing lower mounting steady
bracket, remove bracket.
11.Remove pinch bolt securing upper column to
universal joint.
12.Remove 2 nuts and washes securing upper
column to upper mounting bracket.13.Carefully manoeuvre upper column out of
footwell, recover rubber boot.
NOTE: Do not carry out further
dismantling if upper column is removed
for access only.
14.Loosen but, do not remove screw securing
column switch assembly, withdraw assembly to
gain access to multiplugs.
15.Disconnect column switch multiplugs, remove
column switch assembly.
16.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug.
17.Remove shear bolts securing steering column
lock, remove lock and saddle; discard shear
bolts.
18.Withdraw bulb holder from column lock shroud.
19.Transfer components to new upper column,
connect multiplug.
NOTE: Do not shear column lock bolts at
this stage.

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REPAIR Refit
20.Manoeuvre upper column to position in footwell,
ensure splines in column and universal joint are
correctly engaged and rubber boot is fitted.
21.Fit but do not tighten universal joint pinch bolt.
22.Position upper column to upper mounting, fit
washers and nuts, do not tighten nuts.
23.Fit but do not tighten nuts and bolts securing
upper column to lower mounting.
24.Fit lower mounting steady bracket, fit but do not
tighten nuts and bolts.
25.Ensure upper column is aligned to mountings.
26.Tighten all nuts and bolts to
22 Nm.
27.Tighten universal joint pinch bolt to25 Nm.
28.Connect column switch multiplug.
29.Connect ignition switch multiplugs.
30.Fit rotary coupler.
See SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM, Repair, Rotary
Coupler
31.Fit steering wheel.See Steering Wheel
32.Reconnect battery negative lead.
33.Check steering column lock for correct
operation, tighten shear bolts until heads shear
off.
34.If fitted - position knee bolster, fit and tighten
screws.
35.Fit steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
36.Fit driver's access panel.

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REPAIR STEERING COLUMN LOCK ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 57.40.31
Remove
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
CAUTION: After refitting steering linkage
parts follow correct procedure to ensure
that road wheels, steering box and
steering wheel are correctly positioned relative to
each other when in straight ahead condition. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit airbag module - if fitted.
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
3.Release turnbuckles, lower driver's access
panel.
4.If fitted, remove 4 screws securing knee pad,
remove bolster.
5.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.
6.Disconnect ignition switch main feed multiplug.

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7.Remove bulb holder from steering column lock
shroud.
8.Tap head of shear bolts anti-clockwise to release
them.
9.Remove and discard shear bolts.
10.Detach saddle.
11.Remove steering column lock assembly.
Refit
12.Position steering lock saddle on column, locating
spigot in hole provided.
13.Place lower lock assembly into column.
14.Fit but do not fully tighten new shear bolts.
15.Connect multiplugs.
16.Insert bulb holder into steering column lock
shroud.
17.Reconnect battery negative lead.
18.Check steering column lock for correct
operation, tighten shear bolts until heads shear
off.
19.Fit steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
20.If fitted - fit knee bolster, fit and tighten screws.
21.Raise driver's access panel, secure turnbuckles.DROP ARM
Service repair no - 57.50.14
Remove
1.Place vehicle on a hoist, or support front axle on
axle stands.
2.Disconnect drag link ball joint from drop arm,
using extractor LRT-57-018.

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REPAIR 3.Bend back tabs on locking washer and remove
drop arm using extractor LRT-57-012. Loosen
drop arm securing nut, but do not remove before
using extractor.
4.Remove nut, discard locking washer.
Refit
5.Centralise steering box.
See Adjustment,
Centralise Steering Box
6.Fit drop arm, align master splines.
7.Fit a new tab washer and drop arm fixing nut.
Tighten to
176 Nm,bend over tab.
8.Fit drag link. Tighten ball joint nut
40 Nm.
STEERING DAMPER
Service repair no - 57.55.21
Remove
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Remove fixings at differential case bracket.
3.Remove fixings at track rod bracket.
4.Remove steering damper.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure. 1 to 4.

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REPAIR TRACK ROD AND LINKAGE
Service repair no - 57.55.09
Remove track rod
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Disconnect steering damper at track rod.
3.Disconnect track rod at ball joints, using
extractor LRT-57-018.
4.Remove track rod.
Remove linkage
5.Loosen clamp bolts.
6.Unscrew ball joints.
7.Unscrew track rod adjuster. (left hand thread).
Refit linkage
8.Fit replacement parts. Loosely fit clamp pinch
bolts.
9.Screw in ball joint to full extent of threads.
10.Set adjuster to track rod distance to 9mm as
shown.
11.Set adjuster end ball joint distance to 28.5mm as
shown.
12.Track rod effective length of 1230.0mm is
subject to adjustment during wheel alignment
check.
Refit track rod
CAUTION: Fit a new track rod if existing is
damaged or bent. No attempt should be
made to repair it.
13.Fit track rod and tighten ball joint nuts to
40 Nm.
14.Check front wheel alignment.See Adjustment,
Front Wheel Alignment
15.Connect steering damper to track rod.
16.Remove vehicle from hoist, or axle stands.

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REPAIR DRAG LINK AND DRAG LINK ENDS
Service repair no - 57.55.17
Remove drag link
1.Check front wheel alignment.
See Adjustment,
Front Wheel Alignment
2.Ensure wheels are positioned straight ahead
during following procedure.
3.Place vehicle on a hoist, or support front axle on
axle stands.
4.Remove right front road wheel.
5.Disconnect drag link ball joint at swivel housing
arm, using extractor LRT-57-018.
6.Disconnect drag link ball joint at drop arm using
LRT-57-018.
7.Remove drag link.
Remove drag link ends
8.Loosen clamp bolts.
9.Unscrew ball joints.
10.Clean internal threads in drag link.Refit drag link ends
11.Fit replacement ends. Loosely fit clamp bolts.
12.Set ball joints to drag link distance to 28.5mm as
shown.
13.Adjust ball pin centres to nominal length of
924.0mm. this length is adjusted during refit.
14.Centralise steering box.
See Adjustment,
Centralise Steering Box
15.Align steering wheel, if necessary.See
Steering Wheel
Refit drag link
CAUTION: Fit new drag link if existing drag
link is damaged or bent. No attempt
should be made to repair it.
16.Fit drag link. Tighten ball-joint nuts to
40 Nm.
17.Check steering lock stops.See Adjustment,
Steering Lock Stops
18.Ensure full steering travel is obtained between
lock stops. Adjust drag link length to suit.
19.Tap ball joints in direction shown, so both pins
are in same angular plane.
20.Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm.
21.Reverse removal procedure. 3 and 4.
22.Road test vehicle.
23.If driving straight ahead and steering wheel is
offset by 0°to±5°in either direction. Remedy by
adjusting drag link length.
WARNING: To correct steering wheel
deviations greater than±5°. Remove and
reposition steering wheel.
See Steering
Wheel