1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY service

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
SERVICE TOOLS FRONT HUB
LRT-54-001 Oil seal replacer non ABS
LST550-5
LRT-99-003 Drift
18G134
LRT-54-002 Hub nut wrench
RO606435A
LRT-54-003 Hub oil seal replacer ABS
LST137

54FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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SERVICE TOOLS
LRT-99-503 Dial gauge bracket
RO530106
LRT-37-004 Extractor ABS
18G284AAH
LRT-54-005 Bearing installer ABS
LST132
LRT-54-004 Seal installer ABS
LST133

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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SERVICE TOOLS
LRT-99-004 Impulse extractor
MS284
LRT-570-024 Torque test adaptor ABS
LST141

STEERING
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ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.13
WARNING: Adjustments of steering box
should not be required while in warranty
period. If box is stiff or tight and within
warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No
attempt must be made to introduce backlash.
1.Apply park brake, select 'P' in automatic
transmission and chock wheels. Support chassis
front on axle stands.
2.Remove engine undertray.
3.Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm.
4.Check torque to turn.
See Fault diagnosis,
Stiff Steering Checklist
5.Centralise steering box.See Centralise
Steering Box
NOTE: Only check for no backlash when
steering box is in central position.
NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it
should be repositioned.
See Repair,
Steering Wheel
The adjustment of the steering box ensures
any preload or end float present on centre is
removed.
6.The adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop
arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly
tightens the steering box adjuster screw.
7.Tighten the locknut when all backlash has been
removed.
8.Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists
loosen locknut and repeat adjustment
procedure.
9.Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no
tightness exists.
10.Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight
ahead position.
See Front Wheel Alignment
11.Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint
centres.
12.Connect drag link. Tighten to
40 Nm.
13.Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
chocks.
14.Road test vehicle.
See Fault diagnosis, Road
Test Procedure
NOTE: If steering wheel is not in straight
ahead position when vehicle is travelling
in a straight line, drag link length is
incorrect and is pushing drop arm away from
central position.
Drag link adjust
15.Right hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too short.
Left hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too long.
16.Adjust drag link until steering wheel points
straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a
straight line.
CENTRALISE STEERING BOX
1.To centralise the box, insert a suitable peg (hole
size 8.06 mm) into the rear of the drop arm and
into the steering box casing to enable rapid and
accurate setting on centre.

57STEERING
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ADJUSTMENT STEERING LOCK STOPS
Service repair no - 57.65.03
Check
1.Measure clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm at full lock. This must be 20 mm.
Adjust
2.Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3.Turn stop bolt as required.
4.Tighten locknut.
5.Check clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm on each lock.
NOTE: Alternatively lock stop adjustment
may be carried out using following
procedure.
Check
1.Measure stop bolt protrusion as shown in
RR1697M. This must be 40.5 mm.
Adjust
2.Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3.Turn stop bolt as required.
4.Tighten locknut.
5.Check wheel position at full lock.

STEERING
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ADJUSTMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Service repair no - 57.65.01
Checking Toe-out dimensions
NOTE: No Adjustment is provided for
castor, camber or swivel pin inclinations.
1.Set vehicle on level ground with road wheels
positioned straight ahead.
2.Push vehicle back and forwards to settle linkage.
3.Measure toe-out at horizontal centre-line of
wheels.
4.Check tightness of clamp bolt fixings. Tighten to
14 Nm.
Adjust
5.Loosen adjuster sleeve clamp.
6.Rotate adjuster to lengthen or shorten track rod.
7.Check toe-out setting as instructions 1 to 4.
When toe-out is correct, tap steering linkage ball
joint, in directions of arrows shown, to maximum
of their travel. This ensures full unrestricted
working travel.
8.Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm.
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 57.20.01
Adjust
NOTE: For details of drive belt adjust
procedure
See ENGINE, Repair, Drive
Belt

STEERING
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REPAIR POWER STEERING FLUID PIPES
Service repair no - 57.15.21
CAUTION: If any joints are disconnected, it
is essential that open pipe and ports are
plugged to prevent ingress of dirt.
The following procedures must be followed when
refitting fluid pipes:
Power steering pump
1.Remove plugs, place clamp on feed hose.
V8i Steering pump illustrated
2.Push hose onto pump.
3.Hold clamp in position, Tighten to
3 Nm.
4.Fit high pressure union into pump.
5.Hold pipe in correct position. Tighten to
20 Nm.
6.Remove plugs and refit pipes to steering box,
leave fingertight.
7.Tighten to torque: 16mm thread
20 Nm.
14mm thread15 Nm.
Power steering reservoir
1.Remove plugs and refit pipes and clamps.
2.Tighten clamps to3 Nm.

57STEERING
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REPAIR POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.01
General precautions
1.Whenever any part of system, is removed or
disconnected, utmost cleanliness must be
observed.
2.Disconnected ports and hoses must be plugged
to prevent ingress of dirt. If metal sediment is
found in system, establish cause rectify and
flush system.
3.Do not start engine until reservoir is full as pump
will be damaged.
4.Metric pipe fittings are used with 'O' ring pipe
ends on fittings to steering box.
5.Follow normal 'O' ring replacement procedure
whenever pipes are disconnected.
6.Ensure compatible metric components when
fitting replacement pipes.
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 air bag - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad.
NOTE: When drag link is disconnected
from steering box, travel available at
steering wheel to each full lock is not
equal.
Remove
1.Site vehicle on level surface.
2.Open bonnet[hood].
3.Remove filler cap from power steering fluid
reservoir.
4.Clean steering box.
5.Disconnect feed and return pipes from steering
box.
6.Plug open pipes and steering box ports to
prevent ingress of dirt.
7.Support chassis front on axle stands. Or raise
vehicle on a hoist.
WARNING: Ensure wheels are chocked,
parking brake is applied, and low range
selected.