1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER steering wheel

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE Clutch Fluid
1.Clean area around clutch fluid reservoir cap, and
remove cap.
2.Check fluid level in clutch fluid reservoir.
3.Top-up if necessary to the correct level using
recommended fluid.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
4.Fit filler cap.
Screen Washer Fluid
1.Clean area around washer fluid filler cap.
2.Check washer fluid level in reservoir.
3.Top-up if necessary to the correct level using
recommended fluid.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
4.Fit filler cap.STEERING BOX
Check
1.Check steering box for fluid leaks.
Adjust
1.Check there is no backlash in steering box with
the road wheels in the straight ahead position.
Adjust if necessary.See STEERING,
Adjustment.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS
1.Check condition of front LH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
2.Check condition of front RH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
3.Check condition of rear LH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
4.Check condition of rear RH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.ROAD TEST
There are two purposes for conducting a road test.
Firstly, to ensure the work completed within the
dealership meets the standards required as layed
down by dealership processes. Secondly, for a skilled
technician to assess the general condition of the
vehicle and report any conditions that the customer
should be made aware of.
CAUTION: Two wheel roller tests must not
be carried out. Four wheel roller tests
must be restricted to 3 mph (5 kph).
1.Check for correct operation of starter switch.
Ensure the engine starts in a correct manner.
Leave the engine running.
2.With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock to
lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure
there is no undue noise from the power steering
pump or drive belt.
3.Depress clutch and select all gears in turn.
Check for smooth notch free engagement.
4.Drive vehicle on a short road test. Check all
vehicle systems for correct operation. Pay
particular attention to:
Engine noise
Gearbox noise
Suspension noise
Body noise
Braking system operation
Gear selection
Engine performance
5.Check for correct operation of all instruments
and warning devices where practical.
6.After road test, carry out a final inspection of the
vehicle on vehicle ramps.
7.Check all underbonnet fluid levels and top-up if
necessary.
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FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
REPAIR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 54.10.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
axle when lowering or repositioning axle.
1.Support chassis front.
2.Remove road wheels.
3.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
4.Remove radius arms to chassis frame nuts.
5.Disconnect steering damper from track rod.
Using a extractor remove track rod links from
swivel pin arms.
6.Remove four nuts and bolts securing radius
arms to axle bracket.
7.Remove radius arms.
8.Remove bolts securing brake hose brackets .
Refit bolts to prevent oil leakage.
9.Remove bolts from brake calipers and tie to one
side.
10.Remove nuts and washers securing shock
absorbers to axle.
11.Disconnect drag link from swivel pin housing
arm.
12.Remove two nuts and bolts securing panhard
rod to axle bracket. Lift rod clear of axle.
13.Mark for reassembly drive shaft flanges.
Remove four nuts and bolts, tie propeller shaft to
one side.
14.Release axle ventilation pipe banjo and lower
axle assembly. Remove road springs.
15.Disconnect anti-roll bar linkSee FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair. Anti-roll bar ball.
16.Remove axle assembly.
Refit
17.Position axle under vehicle, supporting left side
of axle, and fit anti-roll bar linksSee FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair. Anti-roll bar links.
18.Fit propeller shaft. Tighten bolts to47 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
19.Fit panhard rod to axle bracket. Tighten bolts to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
20.Fit drag link to swivel pin arm. Tighten fixings to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).
21.Fit shock absorbers to axle.
22.Fit brake calipers. Tighten bolts to82 Nm (60
lbf/ft).
23.Tighten upper swivel pin bolts to78 Nm (58
lbf/ft).
24.Fit radius arms to axle brackets. Tighten bolts to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
25.Fit steering damper to track rod.
26.Fit radius arms to chassis side member. Tighten
fixings to197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
27.Tighten track rod end to40 Nm (30 lbf/ft)and fit
new split pin.
28.Remove chassis supports, fit road wheels and
tighten to correct torque:
Alloy wheels -130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels -100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy duty wheels -170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
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STEERING
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REPAIR STEERING COLUMN - UPPER - Td5
Service repair no - 57.40.01
Remove
1.Ensure road wheels and steering wheel are set
in the straight ahead position.
2.Loosen 2 clips securing air inlet pipe between
turbo and inlet air filter.
3.Remove air inlet pipe.
4.Mark relationship between the upper steering
column and the lower steering column universal
joint.
5.Remove bolt securing upper column to lower
column universal joint.
6.Remove steering colum nacelle.See this
Section.
7.Remove instrument pack.See
INSTRUMENTS, Repair.
8.Disconnect 3 column switch multiplugs.
9.Loosen column switch clamping screw.
10.Remove column switch assembly from steering
column.
11.Disconnect 4 Lucars from rear of ignition switch.
NOTE: Take note of Lucars correct fitted
position. Details can also be found in the
Electrical Reference Library.
12.Remove passive coil.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
13.Drill out 2 shear bolts securing ignition barrel to
column.
14.Remove ignition barrel.
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STEERING
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REPAIR Refit
NOTE: The steering column is a
non-servicable component and can only
be serviced as a complete assembly.
29.Fit mounting bracket to column and manouvre
assembly into position.
NOTE: Ensure marks on upper and lower
columns are aligned.
30.Loosely fit bolts securing mounting bracket to
bulkhead.
31.Fit upper clamp and rubber packing to column.
32.Loosely fit bolts securing upper clamp to
mounting bracket.
33.Loosely fit bolts securing 2 halves of upper
clamp.
34.Loosely fit bolts securing column lower mounting
bracket.
35.Fit bolt securing upper tie bar to steering column
and tighten to22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
36.Tighten mounting bracket to bulkhead bolts,
clamp bolts, and lower mounting bolts.
M6 bolts =9 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
M8 bolts =22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
37.Manouvre brake pedal box assembly and NEW
gasket into position in vehicle.
38.Tighten bolts securing brake pedal box to
bulkhead to25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
39.Connect brake pedal switch Lucars.
40.Reposition mat to underside of fascia.
41.Secure ABS modulator multiplug to side of brake
pedal box.
42.Fit brake servo.See BRAKES, Repair.
43.Fit ignition switch to steering column, ensuring
inner shaft slot aligns with steering lock plunger.
44.Evenly tighten clamp bolts, but DO NOT shear at
this stage.
45.Temporarily fit steering wheel and check for
correct operation of switch and lock.
46.Remove steering wheel.
47.Fully tighten ignition switch bolts until heads
shear.48.Connect Lucars to rear of ignition switch.
49.Fit passive coil to ignition switch and connect
multiplug.
50.Fit switch assembly to steering column and
tighten clamping screw.
51.Connect column switch multiplugs.
52.Fit instrument pack.See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair.
53.Fit steering column nacelle.See this Section.
54.Fit bolt securing upper column to lower column
universal joint and tighten to25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
55.Fit air inlet pipe between turbo and inlet air filter
and secure with clips.
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CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR LOWER FASCIA PANEL - UP TO 02MY
Service repair no - 76.46.05
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove steering wheel.See STEERING,
Repair.
3.Remove 7 screws securing nacelle to steering
column.
4.Remove 2 halves of nacelle from steering
column.
5.Remove instrument pack.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
6.Remove 3 screws securing heater control cable
assembly to end of fascia.
7.Release heater control cable assembly from
fascia and move aside.
8.Release HRW, Rear Fog Guard Lamp, and
Hazard Warning switches from fascia.
9.Disconnect multiplugs and Lucars from switches.
10.Collect switches.
11.Remove locking rings from both front speakers.
12.Remove 4 screws securing each speaker to
fascia.
13.Disconnect multiplugs from speakers and
remove both front speakers.
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CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR 59.Fit radio housing to fascia and secure with trim
studs.
60.Position radio to fascia and connect multiplugs
and aerial.
61.Fit radio to fascia.
62.Fit crash pad to fascia and secure with screws.
63.Fit both demister vents to crash pad and secure
with screws.
64.Fit grab handle to fascia and secure with screws.
65.Fit Land Rover decal to grab handle.
66.Position both front speakers to fascia and
connect multiplugs.
67.Fit speakers to fascia and secure with screws.
68.Fit locking rings to speakers.
69.Connect multiplugs and Lucars to HRW, Rear
Fog Guard Lamp, and Hazard Warning
Switches.
70.Fit switches to fascia.
71.Position heater controls to fascia and secure
with screws.
72.Fit instrument pack.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
73.Fit 2 halves of nacelle to steering column and
secure with screws.
74.Fit steering wheel.See STEERING, Repair.
75.Reconnect battery negative lead.PANEL - MOUNTING - FRONT DOOR - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.11.28
Remove
1.Remove plastic sheet.See this Section.
2.Lower glass and remove 2 bolts securing door
glass to regulator.
3.Release glass from regulator, raise and wedge
in raised position.
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84WIPERS AND WASHERS
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REPAIR 15.Fit nut plate and fit screws to secure nut plate
and closing panel.
16.Fit knobs to air vent control levers.
17.Fit fascia console.See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
18.Fit wiper arms.See this Section.
19.Connect battery negative lead.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.WHEELBOX/DRIVE PIVOT - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 84.15.25
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
2.Remove steering column nacelle.See
STEERING, Repair.
3.Remove wiper motor and drive rack.See this
Section.
4.Remove 2 screws and move heater fan switch
aside.
5.Remove 2 screws securing drivers side demister
duct.
6.Disconnect demister tube and remove duct.
7.Remove bolt and nut and bolt securing steering
column support bracket and remove bracket.
8.Remove 11 screws securing fascia support rail.
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