1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY steering

WHEELS AND TYRES
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS TYRE WEAR CHART
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
Rapid wear at Tyres under-inflated Inflate to correct pressure
shoulders Worn suspension components Replace worn components
i.e. ball joints, panhard
rod bushes,steering damper
Excessive cornering speeds
Rapid wear at
centreTyres over-inflated Inflate to correct pressure
of tread
Wear at one
shoulderTrack out of adjustment Adjust track to correct figure
Bent panhard rod Check and replace worn or damaged
components
Bald spots or tyre Wheel out of balance Balance wheel and tyre
cupping assembly
Excessive radial runout Check runout and replace tyre
if necessary
Shock absorber worn Replace shock
Excessive braking
Tyre scalloped Track out of adjustment Adjust toe to correct figure
Worn suspension components Replace as necessary
Excessive cornering speeds
CAUTION: This diagnosis chart is for general guidance only and does not necessarily include
every cause of abnormal tyre wear.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT - SYMPTOMS
Vibration through steering wheel
1.Check tyre pressures.
See Repair, Tyre
Pressures
2.Check condition of tyres.See Tyre Wear Chart
3.Check front wheel alignment.See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
4.Check wheel balance.See Repair, Wheel
Balancing
NOTE: In the event that any apparent
vibration is not eliminated at this stage.
See PROPELLER SHAFTS, Fault
diagnosis, Vibration Harshness
NOTE: In the event that any apparent
vibration is not eliminated at this stage, go
to steering Fault Diagnosis, Fault -
Symptom (Steering vibration, road wheel
shimmy/wobble).
See STEERING, Fault diagnosis,
Steering Faults
NOTE: Radial ply tyres have a flexible
sidewall, which produces a sidewall bulge
making the tyre appear under-inflated.
This is a normal condition for radial ply tyres. Do
not attempt to reduce this bulge by over-inflating
the tyre.
1. Correct inflation.
2. Under-inflation.
3. Over-inflation.
4. Tread contact with road.

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REPAIR When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent
grooves, at three locations around the tyre, a new tyre
must be fitted.
NOTE: Do not attempt to interchange
tyres, e.g. from front to rear, as tyre wear
produces characteristic patterns
depending on their position. If tyre position is
changed after wear has occured, the performance
of the tyre will be adversely affected.
NOTE: Territorial vehicle regulations
governing tyre wear MUST be adhered to.
WHEELS INSPECTION
Regularly check the condition of the wheels. Replace
any wheel that is bent, cracked, dented or has
excessive runout.
VALVES INSPECTION
Check condition of inflation valve. Replace any valve
that is worn, cracked, loose, or leaking air.TYRE PRESSURES
Maximum tyre life and performance will be
obtained only if tyres are maintained at the correct
pressures.
Tyre pressures must be checked at least once a
month and at least once a week, preferably daily, if
the vehicle is used off road.
The tyre inflation pressure is calculated to give the
vehicle satisfactory ride and steering characteristics
without compromising tyre tread life. For
recommended tyre pressures in all conditions.
See
GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information,
Wheels and Tyres
American vehicles - A label attached to the inside
edge of the driver's door also provides tyre pressure
information.
Always check tyre inflation pressures using an
accurate gauge and inflate tyres to the
recommended pressures only.
Check and adjust tyre pressuresONLYwhen the
tyres are cold, vehicle parked for three hours or more,
or driven for less than 3.2 km (2 miles) at speeds
below 64 km/h (40 mph). Do not reduce inflation
pressures if the tyres are hot or the vehicle has been
driven for more than 3.2 km (2 miles) at speeds over
64 km/h (40 mph), as pressures can increase by 0.41
bars (6 p.s.i) over cold inflation pressures.
CheckALLtyre pressures including the spare. Refit
the valve caps as they form a positive seal and keep
dust out of the valve.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
4.Airbag modules
A- If defective, replace and dispose of the entire unit
as directed in the instructions. Under no
circumstances should a diagnosis be performed using
electrically powered test equipment or probing
devices.
B- Tampering or mishandling can result in personal
injury. For special handling instruction refer to the
Workshop manual. This airbag module cannot be
repaired. Use diagnostic instructions to determine if
the unit is defective.
C- ROVER Bar code - The code number must be
recorded if the airbag module is to be replaced.
5.Steering wheel
Refer to the Owner's Handbook for information
on the airbag system.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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REPAIR SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Before and during any removal
operations within the SRS section, note
routing and position of all harnesses to aid
correct refitting and to avoid accidentally trapping
cables.
CAUTION: During refitting of any item
within the SRS section, always ensure
connectors are fully engaged and latched
before proceeding to the next stage of the
operation.DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE
Service repair no - 76.74.01
WARNING: All the airbag system
components, including the wiring harness,
MUST be renewed after the airbags have
deployed.
Remove
1.Turn steering wheel 90Ê from horizontal.
2.Switch off ignition.
3.Disconnect battery negative '-' and then the
positive '+' lead.
CAUTION: Always disconnect both leads.
4.Release 2 turnbuckles and remove dash lower
panel.

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REPAIR
5.Disconnect airbag harness connector from
yellow airbag column harness.6.Use special socket, unscrew 2 tamper-proof
Resistorx screws securing airbag module to
steering wheel.
7.Release airbag module from steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module
to hang by the airbag harness.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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REPAIR
8.Disconnect harness connector from airbag
module.
9.Remove airbag module.
CAUTION: Store the airbag module in
accordance with the storage procedures
outlined in Description and Operation.
NOTE: If airbag module is to be replaced
the serial numbers must be recorded in
the vehicle service record.
Refit
10.Reverse removal procedure.
11.Connect harness connector to airbag module
with harness downwards (as shown at 8).
12.Position airbag module on steering wheel and
engage retained screws. Use special socket to
tighten screws to
8Nm (6 lbf ft).
CAUTION: Take care not to cross thread
screws.
13.Check Supplementary Restraint System using
Testbook.STEERING WHEEL
Service repair no - 57.60.01
Remove
1.Remove driver's airbag module.
See driver's
airbag module.
2.Position steering wheel so the road wheels are
in the straight ahead position.
3.Disconnect cruise control switch connector
(where fitted) from rotary coupler harness.
4.Release harnesses from clip on steering wheel.
5.Remove steering wheel nut.
6.Release steering wheel from column.
7.Feed harnesses through hole in steering wheel.
8.Remove steering wheel.
CAUTION: Prevent rotation of rotary
coupler once steering wheel is removed.
Secure in position with adhesive tape.

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REPAIR Refit
9.Reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION: Ensure road wheels are straight
ahead before fitting steering wheel.
10.Fit steering wheel ensuring the rotary coupler
lugs are correctly engaged.
11.Fit steering wheel nut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37 lbf
ft).
12.Refit driver's airbag module.See driver's
airbag module.
ROTARY COUPLER
Service repair no - 76.74.07
CAUTION: Ensure wheels are straight
ahead before removal and refitting. Store
in plastic bag. DO NOT rotate mechanism
whilst removing.
Remove
1.Remove driver's airbag module.
See driver's
airbag module.
2.Remove steering wheel.See steering wheel.
3.Release lever and lower steering column.
4.Release 2 turnbuckles and remove lower dash
panel.