1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER ECU

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FAULT DIAGNOSISREV: 05/99 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 Spring 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
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Auxiliary 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.
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
.
Attempt to reproduce the symptoms established
earlier. If symptoms still exist refer to relevant
Diagnostic Chart.
STEERING LINKAGE INSPECT
NOTE: When inspecting steering linkages
and ball joints for wear the following items
must be checked.
Steering ball joints
1.Check ball joint rubber boots for security, signs
of cracking or deterioration.
2.Check ball joint assemblies for seizure i.e. no
movement on ball joint and associated
assemblies.
3.Check for excessive wear. This will be evident
as extreme movement on track rod and steering
linkages. Renew parts as necessary
See
Repair, Track Rod and Linkage
,See Repair,
Drag Link and Drag Link Ends
.
Steering linkages
1.Check all linkages for wear, deterioration and
damage. Renew parts as necessary
See
Repair, Track Rod and Linkage
,See Repair,
Drag Link and Drag Link Ends
.

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REPAIR STEERING COLUMN
Service repair no - 57.40.01
Remove
1.Remove bonnet.
2.Set road wheels and steering wheel in straight
ahead position.
3.Mark relationship of steering column inner shaft
to top universal joint.
NOTE: collapsible shaft can be
disconnected from steering column only, if
required, by removing bolts from top
universal joint and slackening top bolt of lower
universal joint.
4.Remove 2 bolts from top universal joint and
lower bolt of bottom universal joint. Slacken top
bolt of lower universal joint and withdraw shaft.5.Prise centre cap from steering wheel.
6.Remove steering wheel retaining nut and
withdraw wheel from column spline.
7.Disconnect battery.
8.Remove 4 screws securing instrument panel and
pull panel away from facia to enable
speedometer cable to be disconnected.
9.Disconnect multi-plugs, electrical leads and
connections to vehicle alarm system, if fitted.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle
immobilisation and alarm system
.
10.Withdraw panel complete with instruments.
11.Remove 5 screws and 2 self-tapping screws to
remove top half of nacelle.
12.Ease bottom half of nacelle from switch
gaiters/grommets and remove.

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REPAIR
13.Disconnect 3 switch multi-plugs.
14.Slacken clamp screw on top of switch cluster
and withdraw switch assembly.
15.Note position of harness leads on back of starter
switch and disconnect lucars. If fitted, remove
alarm system passive coil from switch
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle immobilisation
and alarm system
.
16.Using a punch or stud extractor remove 2 shear
bolts securing switch to column.
17.Remove switch and collect 2 plain washers
between switch and clamp.
18.Remove brake pedal box
See BRAKES,
Repair, Brake pedal
.
19.Remove bolt securing tie-bar to steering column,
behind instrument panel.
20.Remove 2 bolts securing column lower support
to mounting bracket.
21.Remove bolts securing two halves of top clamp
and bolts that secure top half of clamp to
bulkhead.
22.Remove clamp and rubber packing.
23.Remove 2 bolts securing column main support
bracket to bulkhead.
24.Remove steering column and main support
bracket from vehicle.

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REPAIR REV: 05/99
NOTE: The steering column is a non
serviceable component and can only be
serviced as a complete assembly.
25.Fit main support bracket and padding to steering
column and manoeuvre column into position in
vehicle.
26.Loosely secure main support bracket and
harness bracket to bulkhead.
27.Loosely fit clamp and rubber packing strip to
column.
28.Loosely secure lower end of column to lower
support bracket.
29.Loosely secure clamp bracket to main support
bracket.
30.Working inside vehicle cab, fit tie-bar to column
bracket and secure with single bolt to
22 Nm (16
lbf/ft).
31.Finally, tighten main support bracket, clamp
bracket, upper clamp, and lower support bracket
nuts and bolts. (M6 bolts
9 Nm (6 lbf/ft),M8
bolts
22 Nm (16 lbf/ft).
32.Fit brake pedal boxSee BRAKES, Repair,
Brake pedal
.
33.Fit steering lock/switch in position and rotate
steering column inner shaft to line up slot with
switch plunger.
34.Secure lock to column with clamp and shear
bolts. Evenly tighten bolts but do not shear them.
35.Temporarily fit steering wheel and operate
switch and lock mechanism several times to
ensure it functions correctly.
36.Fully tighten switch retaining bolts until heads
shear.
37.Connect electrical leads to rear of switch. Fit
alarm system passive coil, if applicable.
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle immobilisation
and alarm system
.
38.Fit switch assembly on steering column and
tighten clamping screw.
39.Connect switch assembly multi-plugs and
electrical leads to main harness.
40.Offer up instrument panel, connect speedometer
cable, multi-plugs and electrical leads to main
harness. If applicable, fit vehicle alarm system
connections.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Vehicle immobilisation and alarm system
.
41.Secure panel with 4 screws.
42.Locate top half of nacelle in position and fit to
switch gaiters/grommets.43.Fit lower half of nacelle and loosely tighten fixing
screws.
44.Ensure switch gaiters/grommets are correctly
located and fully tighten fixings.
45.Turn indicator cancelling ring so that slots are
vertical and lug with arrow points to the left, in
direction of indicator switch.
46.Fit steering wheel with finisher attachment lug at
bottom, ensuring that indicator cancelling forks
locate in cancelling ring slots.
47.Secure wheel with nut and new shake-proof
washer. Tighten to
43 Nm (32 lbf/ft).
48.Fit steering wheel decal.
49.If necessary, fit new universal joints to support.
Note that long joint is fitted to short length of
shaft and short joint to long end. Joints can only
be fitted one way to shaft.
50.With steering lock engaged and road wheels in
straight ahead position, align reassembly marks,
and fit collapsible shaft assembly with long leg of
shaft to steering box. Fit pinch bolts and tighten
to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).

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REPAIR POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.01
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
remove and refit procedures are required, it may
be necessary to remove the undertray
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front undertray
.
General precautions
·Whenever any part of system, is removed or
disconnected, utmost cleanliness must be
observed.
·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.
·Do not start engine until reservoir is full as
pump will be damaged.
·Metric pipe fittings are used with 'O' ring pipe
ends on fittings to steering box.
·Follow normal 'O' ring replacement procedure
whenever pipes are disconnected.
·Ensure compatible metric components when
fitting replacement pipes.
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.
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.Apply park brake, chock rear wheels, raise
vehicle and locate axle stands. Alternatively,
raise vehicle on a hoist.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove panhard rod
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair, Panhard rod
.
5.Disconnect steering damper from drag link.
6.Disconnect drag link from drop arm, see J6305
on opposite page, using a suitable extractor.
7.Slacken, but do not remove nut securing tie bar
to mounting arm.8.Remove 2 bolts securing tie bar to steering box
and move aside.
9.Remove filler cap from power steering fluid
reservoir.
10.Position suitable container under steering box.
11.Disconnect feed and return pipes from steering
box and drain fluid.
12.Plug open pipes and steering box ports to
prevent ingress of dirt. Refit fluid reservoir filler
cap.
13.Centralise steering
See Centralise steering
box
.
14.Remove pinch bolt securing lower shaft
universal joint to power steering box.
15.Remove 4 bolts and 2 tab washers securing
steering box to chassis side member.
16.Withdraw steering box.
17.Clean all mounting faces, unions etc. prior to
refitting.
Refit
18.Position steering box to chassis side member,
ensuring locating peg is engaged. Fit tab
washers and tighten bolts to
81 Nm (60 lbf/ft).
19.Fit pinch bolt and nut securing universal joint to
power steering box spline. Tighten to
25 Nm (18
lbf/ft).
20.Secure tie bar to mounting arm and steering box.
Tighten fixings to
81 Nm (60 lbf/ft),starting with
tie bar to mounting nut, then loosen fixings by
one complete turn.
21.Check steering box and adjust if necessary
See
Adjustment, Power steering box - adjust
.
22.Refit drag link to drop arm and tighten nut to
40
Nm (30 lbf/ft).
Fit new split pin to retaining nut.

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REPAIR POWER STEERING PUMP
Service repair no - 57.20.14
Remove
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
remove and refit procedures are required, it may
be necessary to remove the undertray
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front undertray
.
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Remove viscous fan unit
See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous coupling and fan
.
3.Restrain steering pump pulley, slacken but do
not remove 3 bolts securing pulley.
4.Remove drive belt
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
.
5.Remove bolts and remove pulley.
6.Position suitable container beneath steering
pump.
7.Slacken retaining clip and disconnect return
hose from steering pump.
8.Disconnect high pressure pipe from steering
pump.
9.Allow steering fluid to drain into container.
CAUTION: Plug all connections to prevent
ingress of dirt.
10.Remove 4 bolts securing steering pump bracket
to engine auxiliary mounting bracket.
11.Remove pump and bracket assembly.
12.Remove 3 bolts and detach mounting bracket
from pump.
Refit
13.Fit mounting bracket to replacement steering
pump. Tighten bolts to
9 Nm (7 lbf/ft).
14.Fit pump and bracket to auxiliary mounting
bracket. Tighten bolts to
35 Nm (26 lbf/ft).
15.Connect high pressure feed pipe to steering
pump and tighten to
20 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
16.Connect return hose to steering pump. Tighten
retaining clip to
3 Nm (2 lbf/ft).
17.Position pulley to steering pump, coat threads of
bolts with Loctite 242; fit but do not fully tighten
bolts.
18.Fit drive belt
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
.
19.Restrain steering pump pulley, tighten bolts to
10
Nm (7lbf/ft).
20.Fit viscous fan unitSee COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Viscous coupling and fan
.
21.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 ELECTRICAL, Repair, Auxiliary
drive belt
.

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REPAIRREV: 05/99 LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL
JOINTS
Service repair no - 57.40.16
Remove
1.Remove vehicle bonnet.
2.Set road wheels and steering wheel in straight
ahead position.
3.Mark relationship of steering column inner shaft
to top universal joint.
4.Remove 2 bolts from top universal joint.
5.Remove lower bolt from bottom universal joint.
6.Slacken upper bolt of lower universal joint and
withdraw shaft.
7.Inspect upper and lower universal joints for wear
and excessive play, renew if necessary.
8.Inspect universal joints for stiffness, lubricate if
necessary.Refit
9.Fit universal joints so pinch bolt holes line up
with flat on shaft. Note that the long joint is fitted
to short length of shaft and short joint to long
end.
10.With steering lock engaged and road wheels in
straight ahead position, line up assembly marks.
11.Position shaft assembly onto steering column.
Move assembly up spline to enable lower
universal joint to fit onto steering box splines.
12.Align bolt holes with grooves in splines. Fit pinch
bolts and tighten to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
STEERING WHEEL
Service repair no - 57.60.01
Remove
1.Set road wheels and steering wheel in straight
ahead position.
2.Prise decal from steering wheel pad.
3.Remove retaining nut and shakeproof washer.
Make alignment marks on column and wheel
pad.
4.Withdraw steering wheel from column spline.
Refit
5.Turn indicator cancelling ring so that slots are
vertical and lug with arrow points to the left, in
direction of indicator switch.
6.Ensure front road wheels are in straight ahead
position.
7.Fit steering wheel with finisher attachment lug at
the bottom, ensuring indicator cancelling forks
locate in cancelling ring slots. Align assembly
marks.
8.Secure wheel with retaining nut and new
shakeproof washer. Tighten to
43 Nm (32 lbf/ft).

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REPAIR REV: 05/99 STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Service repair no - 57.40.28
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Set road wheels in straight ahead position.
3.Remove steering wheel
See Steering wheel.
4.Remove instrument panel
See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Instrument panel
.
5.Remove steering column nacelle
See Steering
column nacelle
.
6.Note position of harness leads on back of starter
switch and disconnect lucars. If fitted, remove
alarm system passive coil from switch
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle immobilisation
and alarm system
.
7.Using a punch or stud extractor remove 2 shear
bolts securing steering lock/starter switch to
column.
8.Remove steering lock and collect 2 washers
between lock and clamp.
Refit
9.Fit steering lock/switch in position and line up
with switch plunger.
10.Secure lock to column with clamp and new shear
bolts. Evenly tighten bolts but do not shear them.
11.Temporarily fit steering wheel and operate lock
and switch mechanism to ensure it functions
correctly.
12.Fully tighten retaining bolts until heads shear.
13.Connect harness leads to rear of starter switch.
If applicable, fit alarm system passive coil
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle immobilisation
and alarm system
.14.Fit steering column nacelle
See Steering
column nacelle
.
15.Fit instrument panel
See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Instrument panel
.
16.Fit steering wheel
See Steering wheel.
17.Reconnect battery.