1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY service

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REPAIR POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1.Ensure fluid in reservoir reaches dipstick
maximum.
2.Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3.Recheck and correct reservoir fluid level.
NOTE: During instructions 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4.With engine at idle speed, loosen bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5.Check fluid level.
6.Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7.Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8.Carry out road test.POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1.Remove undertray.
2.Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
3.Loosen mounting bracket clamp bolt, raise
reservoir to gain access to pipe clamps.
4.Loosen clamps, disconnect feed and return
hoses from reservoir, allow fluid to drain.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
5.Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.

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REPAIR Refit
6.Position reservoir, connect feed and return
hoses and tighten clamps to
3 Nm.
7.Fit reservoir in clamp, tighten clamp bolt.
8.Fill reservoir to 'MAX' mark on dipstick with
power steering fluid.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids
9.Fit undertray.
10.Bleed power steering system.
See Power
Steering System - Bleed
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 57.20.02
NOTE: For details of drive belt remove and
refit.
See ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
POWER STEERING PUMP - V8i
Service repair no - 57.20.14
NOTE: The power steering pump is not
serviceable. Fit new pump if worn or
damaged.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove drive belt from steering pump.
See
ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
3.Remove undertray.
4.Remove fan blades and viscous coupling.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
5.Position drain tin beneath steering pump.
6.Using a 9 mm Allen key to restrain steering
pump pulley, remove 3 bolts securing pulley to
pump; remove pulley.

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REPAIR 7.Loosen clamp securing reservoir hose to
steering pump; disconnect hose.
8.Disconnect high pressure pipe from steering
pump.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
9.Release ht lead from clip
10.Remove 3 bolts securing steering pump.
Remove pump and recover engine lifting
bracket.
NOTE:Do not carry out further
dismantling if component is removed for
access only.
11.Remove 5 bolts securing front mounting plate.
12.Fit front mounting plate to replacement steering
pump. Tighten bolts to
9 Nm.
Refit
13.Position steering pump and engine lifting plate,
fit bolts. Tighten to
35 Nm.Secure ht lead in
clip.
14.Connect high pressure pipe to steering pump,
tighten union to
20 Nm.
15.Connect reservoir hose to steering pump.
Tighten clamp to
3 Nm.
16.Position pulley to pump, coat threads of bolts
with Loctite 242.
17.Restrain pulley using a 9 mm Allen key, fit bolts.
Tighten to
10 Nm.
18.Fit drive belt.See ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
19.Fit fan blades and viscous coupling.See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
20.Fit undertray.
21.Reconnect battery negative lead.
22.Bleed power steering system.
See Power
Steering System - Bleed
POWER STEERING PUMP - Tdi
Service repair no - 57.20.14
Remove
1.Remove fan blades and viscous coupling.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
2.Restrain steering pump pulley, loosen but do not
remove 3 bolts securing pulley.
3.Remove drive belt.
See ENGINE, Repair,
Drive Belt
4.Remove 3 bolts securing steering pump pulley,
remove pulley.
5.Remove undertray.
6.Position drain tin beneath steering pump.

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REPAIR LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL
JOINTS
Service repair no - 57.40.25
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,
tighten steering wheel securing nut and fit air bag
module - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad.
Remove
1.Ensure road wheels are straight ahead.
2.Remove pinch bolt securing top universal joint to
steering column.
3.Remove 2 pinch bolts securing lower universal
joint.
4.Move lower shaft up to release lower universal
joint from steering box splines. Remove lower
shaft.
5.Remove universal joint from lower shaft.
NOTE: Do not dismantle upper coupling
joint. Steering shaft, rubber coupling and
top universal joint is only available as an
assembly.
6.Inspect lower universal joint for wear and
excessive play, renew if necessary.
7.Inspect top universal joint and rubber coupling,
renew lower shaft as an assembly if necessary.
8.Inspect universal joints for stiffness, lubricate if
necessary.
NOTE: Prior to fitting a replacement
steering shaft check the following:9.Release stud fasteners securing heat shield (if
fitted).
10.Check that indicator clip coloured red is fully
inserted under head of compression joint bolt.
WARNING: If clip is displaced, no attempt
must be made to drive clip into
engagement, a new shaft assembly must
be fitted.
11.Secure heat shield stud fasteners (if fitted).
Refit
NOTE: Fit universal joints so pinch bolt
holes line up with flat on shaft.
12.Position lower universal joint on shaft.
13.Position shaft assembly onto steering column.
Move assembly up spline to enable lower
universal joint to fit onto steering box splines.
14.Align bolt holes with grooves in splines. Fit pinch
bolts. Tighten to
25 Nm.

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REPAIR STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
Service repair no - 57.40.29
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove 3 screws securing shroud.
3.Carefully release upper shroud from lower.
4.Manoeuvre lower shroud clear of steering
column.
Refit
5.Position upper and lower shrouds to steering
column ensuring plastic tags on lower shroud
are correctly located. Clip both halves of shroud
together.
6.Fit and tighten 3 screws.STEERING WHEEL
Service repair no - 57.60.01
CAUTION: Prior to commencing work on
vehicles fitted with an air bag,
See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Description and operation,
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then remove steering wheel 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.

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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 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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REPAIR
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.