1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY height adjustment

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL
43.Nominal setting dimension is represented by
setting gauge block LRT-54-503. Referenced
from pinion end face to bottom radius of
differential bearing bore.
Drive pinion adjustment
44.Ensure pinion end face is free of burrs around
etched markings.
45.Remove keep disc from magnetized base of dial
gauge tool.
46.Place dial gauge and setting block on surface
plate. Zero dial gauge trace pin on setting block.
NOTE: Setting block has three height
settings heights.
Use 39.50mm setting mark for this differential.
Pinion height shims
PART No. INCH MM
FTC3853 .061 1.548
FTC3854 .060 1.523
FTC3855 .059 1.498
FTC3856 .058 1.473
FTC3857 .057 1.448
FTC3858 .056 1.423
FTC3859 .055 1.398
FTC3860 .054 1.373
FTC3861 .053 1.348
FTC3862 .052 1.323
FTC3863 .051 1.298
FTC3864 .050 1.273
FTC3865 .049 1.248
FTC3866 .048 1.223
FTC3867 .047 1.198
FTC3868 .046 1.173
47.Position dial gauge centrally on pinion end face,
register on lowest point on one differential
bearing bore. Note dial gauge measurement
from zeroed setting.

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL 48.Repeat on other bearing bore. Add readings
then halve sum to obtain mean reading. Note
whether trace pin has moved up or down from
zero.
A. Where trace pin moves down, reading is
equal to thickness of shims to remove, to
bring pinion to nominal.
B. Where trace pin moves up, reading is
equal to thickness of shims to add, to bring
pinion to nominal.
49.Before adjusting shim thickness: check pinion
face marking. If a plus (+) figure, subtract in
thousandths of an inch from shim thickness
figure.
50.If pinion has a minus (-) figure, add amount to
shim thickness figure.
Adjust shim thickness under pinion head bearing
track as necessary.
INCH MM
.001 = .025
.002 = .05
.003 = .075
.004 = .10
.005 = .125
.006 = .15
.007 = .175
.008 = .20
.009 = .225
.010 = .25
NOTE: Where dial indicator is metric
conversion must be made to inches when
measuring and selecting shims.
51.Recheck pinion height setting. If setting is
correct, mean reading of dial gauge will agree
with figure marked on pinion end face.
For example, with end face marking of +3, dial
gauge reading should indicate pinion is +0.003
in.Bearing pre-load adjustment
52.Remove the pinion flange, pinion, outer bearing
and spacer.
53.Slide new shim, of same thickness as original
(bearing pre-load) into position on pinion shaft. If
fitting a new shim use thickest shim 2.155 mm.
54.Fit pinion to pinion housing and fit outer bearing
and spacer (front differential only).
55.Fit driving flange, washer and nut.
56.Do not fit oil seal at this stage.
57.Tighten pinion flange nut to130 Nm.Force to
rotate pinion shaft is 3Nm using new bearings.
Change shim as necessary to obtain reading.
Thicker shim will reduce pre-load. Thinner shim
will increase pre-load.
NOTE: If using original bedded in
bearings, pre-load figure is 1.5 Nm.
58.Remove pinion flange.

57STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS Steering column alignment
1.Place vehicle on level ground. Measure the
angle of lower steering shaft using a Pernumeter
placed on the shaft between the universal joints.
The angle should measure a minimum of 12Ê.
2.If necessary, realign the shaft. Release the five
fixings securing the steering column. Position
column as required. Tighten the fixings evenly,
27 Nm.
3.Loosen the three screws securing lower steering
column shroud to upper shroud ensure lower
shroud is clipped to upper shroud. Reposition
shroud, tighten screws.
4.Recheck steering column angle.
Steering box adjustment
1.Check steering box adjustment.
See
Adjustment, Power Steering Box
Steering damper check
1.Check condition of steering damper
See
Steering Damper
VISUAL CHECK AND BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: It is important that the following
instructions are carried out in the
sequence shown and the results recorded.
1.Road springs - check that road springs are
correctly seated and are to correct specification
for vehicle. For spring specification.
See
GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Road Springs Data
2.Ride height - measure trim height from wheel
centre to wheelarch eyebrow. Record results on
data sheet.
3.Check/top up power steering fluid
See Repair,
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4.Check tension and condition of drive belt.See
ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
5.Track rod/drag link - check condition of track rod,
drag link and ball joints.
See Repair, Drag Link
and Drag Link Ends
If either component is damaged, check operation
of steering damper and steering box for
smoothness. Replace all damaged or worn
components that impair the operation of the
steering system.
6.Suspension bushes - examine all steering and
suspension bushes for signs of wear and
deterioration. Also check all fixings for torque
relaxation. Tighten to correct torque value.
See
FRONT SUSPENSION, Specifications, torque,
Torque Values
7.Oil leaks - check front and rear axle hubs for
leak and repair as necessary.
8.Brake system - check brake system for leaks,
pipe condition, pad wear/contamination, disc
wear/condition and ABS sensors for correct
fitting.
9.Hub end float - check movement in the hubs by
rocking the wheels.
10.Check front wheel alignment. Vehicles displaying
a tendency to veer more than considered
allowable, it is permissible to set the front track
to parallel.
11.Having completed all the above checks and
adjustments, road test vehicle.
See Road Test
Procedure
Attempting to reproduce the symptoms
established earlier. If symptoms still exist refer to
relevant Diagnostic Chart.