1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER air condition

STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS POWER STEERING SYSTEM - EXCESSIVE NOISE
1.Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
NO - Refill or drain to correct level. Bleed
system, check for leaks
See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed
.
2.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3.Is pressure hose from pump to box touching
body in a hard foul condition?
YES - route hose away from body.
NO - go to 5.
4.Does noise remain?
YES - continue.
NO - end.
5.Is noise a whistle or hiss on full lock?
YES - noise is not a fault unless excessive.
Compare with other vehicles
NO - go to 8.
6.Is noise excessive?
YES - continue.
NO - end.
7.Change steering box and/or pump.
8.Is noise a squeal on full lock?
YES - check drive belt tension and remove belt if
necessary
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive Belt
.
NO - go to 10.
9.Does squeal remain?
YES - drive belt contaminated, change belt.
NO - end.
10.Is noise a continuous moan?
YES - bleed PAS system
See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed
.
NO - go to 13.
11.Does moan remain?
YES - do figure 8 manoeuvres.
NO - end.
12.Does moan remain?
YES - continue
NO - end.13.Is noise an intermittent "grunt"?
YES -
See Power Steering System - Grunt.
NO - continue.
14.Is it a clunking noise?
YES - check drive belt tension and renew belt if
necessary
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive Belt
.
NO - contact local technical office.
15.Does noise remain?
YES - Suspect suspension or drive train.
NO - end.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - GRUNT
Steering box grunts intermittently when turning
from lock to lock:
1.Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
NO - refill or drain to correct level. Bleed system,
check for leaks
See Repair, Power Steering
System - Bleed
.
2.Does grunt remain?
YES - continue
NO - end.
3.Is correct low pressure hose, steering box to
reservoir, fitted?
YES - go to 5.
NO - Fit correct hose.
4.Does grunt remain?
YES - continue
NO - end.
5.Purge box by doing figure 8 manoeuvres e.g. on
car park, followed by 10 minutes normal road
use.
6.Does grunt remain?
YES - Contact local technical office
NO - end.

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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 steering wheel decal. 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.
Reading should be
4.40 Nm (3.5 lbf/ft).
NOTE: If figures are in excess of that
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 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 operation 2. ensure vehicle is driven
in a straight line on level ground and halted.
4.Tighten panhard rod mounting arm nut to
110
Nm (81 lbf/ft).
5.Tighten the 2 fixings, tie bar to steering box, to
81 Nm (60 lbf/ft).
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
1.The swivel pin preload setting must be checked
and set
See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE,
Overhaul, Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity
Joint and Swivel Pin Housing
.
Note that a pull load of 1.16 - 1.46 kg is required
after the axle shaft and swivel housing seal have
been removed.
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
.

57STEERING
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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
.

57STEERING
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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.

57STEERING
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OVERHAUL
Valve and worm assembly
33.Examine bearing areas for wear. The areas must
be smooth and not indented.
34.Examine worm track which must be smooth and
not indented.
35.Check for wear on torsion bar assembly pin. No
free movement should exist between input shaft
and torsion bar or between torsion bar and
worm.
NOTE: Any sign of wear makes it essential
to fit new valve and worm assembly.
36.Examine valve rings for cuts, scratches and
grooves. The valve rings should be free to rotate
in grooves.37.If required, replace all three rings, using ring
expanderLRT-57-019. The expander will not
pass over rings already fitted. Remove rings to
allow access without damaging seal grooves.
38.Warm rings and expander tool to aid assembly.
Fit rings to expander, slide expander over valve
and worm assembly. In turn fit rings to their
grooves. Remove expander, slide valve and
worm assembly into ring compressor
LRT-57-020and allow to cool.
Ball bearing and cage assemblies
39.Examine ball races and cups for wear and
general condition.
40.If ball cage has worn against bearing cup, fit
replacements.
41.Bearing balls must be retained by cage.
42.Bearing and cage repair is carried out by
complete replacement of assembly.

REAR SUSPENSION
5
REPAIR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS
Service repair no - 64.35.24.
Remove
1.Remove 2 nuts, bolts, washers and rubber
bushes from links and lower anti-roll bar to clear
links.
2.Remove cotter pin and loosen castellated nut a
few turns.
3.Release link using special tool18G 1063Aas
shown.
4.Remove castellated nut and remove link.
Refit
5.Fit anti-roll bar link arm and castellated nut. Point
link arm down as shown. Tighten fixing to
40 Nm
(30 lbf/ft)
and fit new cotter pin.
6.Align anti-roll bar to links.
7.Fit bolts, washers and rubber bushes using new
self locking nuts and secure anti-roll bar to links.
Tighten to
68Nm (50 lbf/ft).
SELF LEVELLING UNIT
Service repair no - 64.30.09
Remove
WARNING: The levelling unit contains
pressurised gas and MUST NOT be
dismantled. Repair is by replacement of
complete unit only.
1.Raise and support the vehicle under chassis and
use a jack to support weight of the axle.
2.Disconnect upper links at pivot bracket.
3.Ease up levelling unit lower gaiter and unscrew
lower ball joint at push rod using thin jawed
spanners.
4.Release webbing strap from the chassis.
5.Remove 4 nuts securing top bracket to chassis
and withdraw levelling unit complete with
bracket.
Renew levelling unit ball joints
The ball joints for the levelling unit may be dismantled
for cleaning and examination.
6.Unscrew lower ball joint from pivot bracket.
7.Unscrew ball joint from top bracket.
8.Reassemble ball joints, packing with
Dextagrease G.P. or equivalent. Renew joints if
worn.
9.Check condition of gaiters and renew if
necessary.

70BRAKES
10
REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
Service repair no - 70.55.05
Service repair no - 70.55.16
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice
See General Brake Service Practice.
Remove
1.Remove front road wheels.
2.Expose flexible brake hose by moving coiled
protective covering.
3.Using a recognised hose clamp, clamp hose to
prevent loss of brake fluid.
4.Disconnect rigid brake pipe from flexible hose,
seal exposed ends to prevent ingress of dirt.
5.Remove split pin, retaining pins and springs,
withdraw pads. If refitting pads, identify them for
assembly to original locations.
6.Remove 2 bolts and withdraw caliper from swivel
housing.
WARNING: Do not separate caliper halves
7.Clean outer surfaces of caliper using aerosol
brake cleaner.
8.Using special toolLRT-70-500, clamp pistons in
inboard half of caliper. Gently, keeping fingers
clear, and withCAUTION, apply air pressure to
fluid inlet port to expel pistons. It is unlikely that
pistons will expel at same time, regulate rate
with a suitable piece of wood between
appropriate piston and caliper.
9.Finally remove pistons, identifying them with
their respective bores.
10.Remove wiper seal retainer by inserting a blunt
screwdriver between retainer and seal. Pry
retainer carefully from mouth of bore.
11.Taking care not to damage seal grooves, extract
wiper seal and fluid seal.
12.Clean bores, pistons and seal grooves using
clean brake fluid only. If caliper or pistons are
corroded, or their condition is not perfect, new
parts must be fitted.

BRAKES
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REPAIR REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
Service repair no - 70.55.06
Service repair no - 70.55.17
Before starting repair refer to General brake service
practice
See General Brake Service Practice.
Remove caliper
1.Remove rear road wheels.
2.Using a recognised hose clamp, clamp flexible
brake hose above rear axle.
90 Models
110/130 Models
3.Remove brake pipe from rear brake caliper.4.Seal pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt.
5.Remove retaining pins and springs and withdraw
pads. If same pads are to be refitted, identify
them for assembly in original positions.
6.Remove 2 bolts and withdraw caliper from rear
axle.
Repair
WARNING: Do not separate caliper halves.
7.Clean outer surfaces of caliper with aerosol
brake cleaner.
8. WITH CAUTIONexpel pistons from their bores
by applying air pressure to fluid inlet port. It is
unlikely both pistons will expel at same time,
regulate rate with a suitable piece of wood
inserted between two pistons.
9.Finally, remove pistons keeping them identified
with their respective bores.
10.Remove wiper seal retainer by inserting a blunt
screwdriver between retainer and seal and pry
retainer carefully from mouth of bore.
11.Taking care not to damage seal grooves, extract
wiper seal and fluid seal.
12.Clean bores, pistons and particularly seal
grooves using clean brake fluid only. If caliper or
pistons are corroded or their condition is not
perfect new parts must be fitted.
13.Apply brake fluid to new seal. Fit seal into
groove in bore. When seal is seated it feels
raised to touch at edge furthest away from
mouth of bore.
14.Coat piston with brake fluid. Insert it squarely
into bore. Do not tilt piston during insertion and
leave 8mm projecting from bore.