
57STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS STEERING STABILITY AND VEER UNDER
BRAKING
Possible cause:
Incorrectly set, swivel pin bearing preload. There are
three different settings for these bearings dependant
on model year and if fitted with ABS brakes.
Remedy.
1.Establish model year of vehicle.
2.If fitted with or without antilock brakes.
3.Follow instructions to overhaul front stub axle,
constant velocity joint and swivel pin non ABS,
or with ABS as appropriate.
See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE,
Overhaul, Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity
Joint and Swivel Pin Housing Non ABS See
FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul,
Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing ABS
1. GENERAL STEERING
1.Carry out visual and safety checks.
See Visual
and Safety Checks
2.Road test vehicle.See Road Test Procedure
3.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue
4.Is problem stiff steering?
YES -
See Stiff Steering Checklist
NO- Goto6.
5.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - go to 8.
6.Is problem steering niggle ?
YES - Replace radius arm bushes, arm and
axle.
See FRONT SUSPENSION,
Repair, Radius Arm
NO - go to 8.
7.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
8.Centralise steering box.
See Adjustment,
Centralise Steering Box
9.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
10.Check, adjust if necessary, steering geometry.
11.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
12.Categorise the remaining problems into one or
more of the following descriptions:
See 2. Steering Veer
See 3. Veer Under Braking
See 4. Directional Stability

STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS STIFF STEERING CHECKLIST
NOTE: Having completed visual checks
and steering assessment and confirmed
that vehicle steering load is incorrect carry
out the following procedure in order shown.
Steering wheel 'torque to turn' loads
1.Raise vehicle so both front wheels free.
2.With engine off, centralise steering wheel, and
remove air bag, if fitted or steering wheel pad.
Using torque wrench on column nut, check
torque required to turn the steering wheel one
turn in each direction.
3.Record readings obtained in each direction.
Compare figures obtained with the specified
figures:
Without ABS
4.40 Nm.
With ABS4.65 Nm.
NOTE: If figures are in excess of those
specified carry out steering box tie bar
reset below. If figures are as specified.
See Visual Check and Basic Adjustments
Steering box tie bar reset
1.Loosen the three tie bar fixings one complete
turn.
2.Drive vehicle carefully a short distance (within
the dealership) applying full lock in both
directions in order to settle steering components.
Drive vehicle over speed bumps and include
harsh braking if possible.
WARNING: Do not drive on public
highway.
3.Near end of 2. ensure vehicle is driven in a
straight line on level ground and halted.
4.Tighten panhard rod mounting arm nut,
110 Nm.
5.Tighten the two fixings tie bar to steering box,81
Nm.
6.Recheck steering wheel torque to turn. If torque
reading is still greater than specified, carry out
steering shaft universal joint lubrication.Lower steering shaft universal joint lubrication
1.Check lower steering shaft is correctly phased.
See Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and
Universal Joints
2.Lubricate universal joints with an anti-seizure
type penetrating spray. Work the joints to ensure
full penetration of the spray by driving vehicle
and steering from lock to lock.
3.If steering stiffness still persists carry out swivel
pin preload setting.
Swivel pin preload setting
The swivel pin preload setting must be checked and
set following the workshop manual procedure.
1.NON ABS vehicles.
See FRONT AXLE AND
FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Front Stub Axle,
Constant Velocity Joint and Swivel Pin
Housing Non ABS
Note that a pull load of 1.16 - 1.46 kg is required
after the axle shaft and swivel housing seal have
been removed.
2.ABS vehicles.
See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL
DRIVE, Overhaul, Front Stub Axle, Constant
Velocity Joint and Swivel Pin Housing ABS
Note that a torque to turn of 2.0 - 2.8 Nm is
required after the axle shaft and swivel housing
seal have been removed.
3.If steering stiffness still persists carry out
steering column alignment.

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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.
![LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual 60FRONT SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 60.10.04.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links.
2.Remove cotter pin and LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual 60FRONT SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 60.10.04.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links.
2.Remove cotter pin and](/manual-img/64/57248/w960_57248-582.png)
60FRONT SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 60.10.04.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links.
2.Remove cotter pin and loosen castellated nut a
few turns.
3.Release ball joint using special tool 18G 1063A
as shown.
4.Remove castellated nut and ball joint link.
Refit
5.Fit ball joint link and castellated nut. Ensure ball
joint link arm points up. Tighten to
40Nmand fit
new cotter pin.
6.Align anti-roll bar to ball joint links.
7.Fit bolts, washers and rubber bushes using new
self locking nuts secure anti-roll[sway] bar to ball
joint links. Tighten to
68Nm.

FRONT SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Anti-roll[sway] bar front
- Strap nyloc nuts 30..............................................................................
- Ball link self lock nut 68........................................................................
- Castellated nut 40................................................................................
Drag link to axle 40.........................................................................................
Securing ring for mounting turret 14...............................................................
Radius arm to chassis 176...............................................................................
Panhard rod mounting arm to chassis 88.......................................................
Panhard rod to axle 88....................................................................................
Panhard rod to mounting bracket 88...............................................................
Tie bar to Panhard rod 110..............................................................................
Radius arm to axle (front only) 197..................................................................
Torque values below are for all screws and bolts used except for those that are specified otherwise.
METRIC Nm
M5 6...........................................................................
M6 9...........................................................................
M8 25...........................................................................
M10 45.........................................................................
M12 90.........................................................................
M14 105.........................................................................
M16 180.........................................................................
UNC / UNF
1/4 9...........................................................................
5/16 24.........................................................................
3/8 39...........................................................................
7/16 78.........................................................................
1/2 90...........................................................................
5/8 136...........................................................................
![LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 64.35.24.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links and lower anti-roll bar
to LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 64.35.24.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links and lower anti-roll bar
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REAR SUSPENSION
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REPAIR ANTI-ROLL[SWAY] BAR BALL JOINT LINKS
Service repair no - 64.35.24.
Remove
1.Remove two nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from ball joint links and lower anti-roll bar
to clear links.
2.Remove cotter pin and loosen castellated nut a
few turns.
3.Release ball joint using special tool 18G 1063A
as shown.
4.Remove castellated nut and ball joint link.
Refit
5.Fit ball joint link arm and castellated nut. Point
ball joint link arm down as shown. Tighten to
40Nmand fit new cotter pin.
6.Align anti-roll bar to ball joint links.
7.Fit bolts, washers and rubber bushes using new
self locking nuts secure anti-roll bar to ball joint
links. Tighten to
68Nm.
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Anti-roll[sway] LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Anti-roll[sway]](/manual-img/64/57248/w960_57248-590.png)
REAR SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Anti-roll[sway] bar rear
- Strap nyloc nuts 30..............................................................................
- Ball link self lock nut 68........................................................................
- Castellated nut 40................................................................................
Top link to mounting bracket 176.....................................................................
Bottom link to axle 176.....................................................................................
Bottom link to chassis 176...............................................................................
Top link bracket to rear cross member 47......................................................
Shock absorber to axle 37..............................................................................
Torque values below are for all screws and bolts used except for those that are specified otherwise.
METRIC Nm
M5 6......................................................................................................
M6 9......................................................................................................
M8 25.....................................................................................................
M10 45...................................................................................................
M12 90...................................................................................................
M14 105..................................................................................................
M16 180..................................................................................................
UNC / UNF
1/4 9......................................................................................................
5/16 24...................................................................................................
3/8 39.....................................................................................................
7/16 78...................................................................................................
1/2 90.....................................................................................................
5/8 136....................................................................................................

BRAKES
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION BRAKES
Discovery vehicles have servo assisted brake
systems and the option of an anti-lock brake system.
Information in this section refers to components
relevant to both brake systems. Where the system
components are different they are referred to as ABS
or NON ABS
BRAKE SYSTEM NON ABS
Description
The servo assisted hydraulic braking system is the
dual line type, incorporating primary and secondary
hydraulic circuits.
NOTE: References made to primary or
secondary do not imply main service
brakes or emergency brakes but denote
hydraulic line identification.
The brake pedal is connected to a vacuum assisted
mechanical servo which in turn operates a tandem
master cylinder. The front disc brake calipers each
house four pistons, these pistons are fed by the
secondary hydraulic circuit. The rear disc brake
calipers each house two pistons, these are fed by the
primary hydraulic circuit via a pressure reducing valve.
A brake fluid level switch is incorporated into the
reservoir cap assembly, the switch will immediately
illuminate a warning light in the instrument binnacle
indicating low fluid or sudden fluid loss.
The brake fluid reservoir is divided, the section closest
to the servo feeds the primary circuit and the section
furthest from the servo feeds the secondary circuit.
Under normal operating conditions both the primary
and secondary circuits operate simultaneously on
brake pedal application. In the event of a failure in the
primary circuit the secondary circuit will still function. If
the secondary circuit fails the primary circuit will still
function. The brake pedal travel will be longer in the
event of a half system failure.If the servo should fail, both hydraulic circuits will still
function but would require greater pedal effort due to
the lack of vacuum assistance. The hand operated
parking brake acts on a brake drum at the rear of the
transfer gearbox and is completely independent of the
hydraulic circuits.
Hydraulic circuit non ABS
Key
A = Primary hydraulic circuit
B = Secondary hydraulic circuit
C = Pressure reducing valve