1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY key

STEERING
57-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Tilt adjustment
The column tilt adjuster lever mechanism is located on the LH side of the steering column and allows the upper column
tube, nacelle and steering wheel assemblies to be tilted up or down a maximum of 7.5° or 47 mm (NAS vehicles have
a smaller range of movement than the ROW vehicles).
The pawl of the mechanism is attached to the lower column and is allowed to pivot, a toothed quadrant is fixed to the
upper column tube.
When the lever on the LH side of the steering column is raised the mechanism releases the pawl from the toothed
quadrant, this allows the column to be moved. When the lever is released two return springs pull the pawl into
engagement with the toothed quadrant.
Steering column lock (All except NAS)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the ignition key
removed. The bolt engages in a lock collar located on the upper shaft in the upper column tube. The lock collar is
attached to the upper shaft by a 'wave form' interference ring. If a high torque is applied via the steering wheel with
the lock engaged, the lock collar will slip on the upper shaft. This prevents damage to the steering lock, yet still
prevents the vehicle from being driven.
Steering column lock (NAS only)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering column lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the
ignition key removed. The bolt engages in a groove machined into the upper shaft in the column tube.
Steering wheel
The steering wheel comprises a cast centre and wire frame onto which the soft polyurethane foam is moulded. The
steering wheel is located on the upper column shaft by a spline and is secured with a nut. A remote radio control switch
(if fitted) is located on the LH side of the steering wheel, a cruise control switch may be located on the RH side. Horn
switches are located on each side of the centre of the steering wheel and protrude through the airbag module cover.
Both switches are connected by wires to the rotary coupler connector.
Intermediate shaft
One end of the intermediate shaft is attached to the steering column lower shaft by a splined universal joint and a bolt,
the universal joint is part of a rubber coupling assembly. The rubber coupling assembly is covered by a heat shield
and connects to the lower section of the intermediate shaft via a decouple joint. The rubber coupling reduces the
shocks felt by the driver through the steering wheel. A second universal joint on the other end of the intermediate shaft
is held in by a bolt. The universal joint is splined and engages with the splined rotor (input) shaft of the steering box.
The decouple joint consists of a metal plate that has open ended slots, the plate is bolted through the slots into the
other half of the decouple joint. The top half of the decouple joint has a slot that accepts the lower section of the
intermediate shaft. The slotted metal plate clamps the lower section of the intermediate shaft to the top section. An
indicator clip is installed between the slotted metal plate and the top half of the decouple joint.
If the intermediate shaft is compressed in an accident, the slotted metal plate in the decouple joint will disengage if
sufficient force is applied to the front end of the shaft. If the forces involved do not disengage the shaft, the red
indicator clip located in the decouple joint will break off if the shaft moves. The intermediate shaft cannot be repaired
and must be replaced as an assembly if accident damage occurs.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-27
REPAIRS
Power steering box - V8
$% 57.10.01
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove front road wheel.
3.Ensure steering wheel is centralised and fit
centralising bolt to steering box. Remove key
from steering lock and engage column lock.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
5.Push intermediate shaft upwards, release and
remove universal joint.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
6.Position container to catch oil spillage.

STEERING
57-30 REPAIRS
Power steering box - LHD - diesel
$% 57.10.01
Remove
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
4.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
5.Remove LH front road wheel.
6.Ensure steering wheel is centralised, remove
key from steering lock and engage column lock.
7.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
8.Loosen 2 clips securing intercooler to turbo
hose. Remove hose.9.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
10.Push intermediate shaft upwards, release and
remove universal joint.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
11.Position container below PAS pipes to catch
fluid spillage.

STEERING
57-34 REPAIRS
Steering box - RHD - diesel
$% 57.10.01
Remove
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
4.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
5.Remove RH front road wheel.
6.Ensure steering wheel is centralised, remove
key from steering lock and engage column lock.
7.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
8.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
9.Push intermediate shaft upwards, release and
remove universal joint.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
10.Position container below PAS pipes to catch
fluid spillage.

STEERING
57-40 REPAIRS
5. Models with A/C: Disconnect A/C compressor
multiplug. Remove 4 bolts securing A/C
compressor, release compressor and position
aside.
6.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump pulley and
remove pulley.
7.Position tray to catch spillage, release PAS
pump pressure pipe.
8.Remove clip and release PAS pump inlet hose.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.9.Remove jockey pulley.
10.Remove bolt securing oil cooling pipe bracket
and release bracket from housing.
11.Remove two bolts securing PAS pump.
12.Remove 4 bolts and one nut securing auxiliary
housing. Pull housing forward and release
PAS pump. Remove PAS pump.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-41
Refit
1.Position PAS pump to auxiliary housing and
locate housing to engine. Fit and tighten
auxiliary housing bolts to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
2.Tighten auxiliary housing nut to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3.Fit bolts securing PAS pump and tighten to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
4.Position PAS pump pipe bracket, fit and tighten
bolt to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
5.Fit and tighten PAS pump pressure pipe.
6.Fit PAS pump inlet hose and secure with clip.
7.Position jockey pulley and tighten bolt to 50 Nm
(37 lbf.ft).
8.Clean PAS pump pulley mating faces.
9.Position PAS pump pulley, fit bolts and tighten
to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
10. Models with ACE: Clean ACE pump dowels
and dowel holes. Position ACE pump, fit bolts
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
11. Models with A/C: Clean A/C compressor
dowels and dowel holes. Position A/C
compressor, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm (16
lbf.ft).
12.Position air intake hose and secure with clips.
13.Secure harness to air intake hose with new
cable tie.
14.Fit auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive..
15.Bleed PAS system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Hydraulic system - bleed.

STEERING
57-44 REPAIRS
12.Remove 4 nuts securing steering column
assembly to fascia rail and remove steering
column assembly.
13.Remove rubber boot from steering column
assembly.
14.Position steering column assembly in a vice.
15.Remove 2 screws and remove ignition switch.
16.Remove cable tie and remove multiplug from
ignition switch.
17.Centre punch or drill out steering lock shear
bolts.
18.Remove steering lockRefit
1.Position lock to steering column assembly and
fit shear bolts. Do not tighten shear bolts at this
stage.
2.Insert starter key, check operation of steering
lock and that key turns freely.
3.Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
4.Position ignition switch to column, fit and
tighten screws.
5.Position multiplug to switch and secure with
new cable tie.
6.Fit rubber boot to column.
7.Remove column from vice.
8.Position steering to fascia rail fit nuts and
tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
9.Secure harness to column clip.
10.Position rubber grommet.
11.Close access panel and secure turn buckles.
12.Connect ignition switch multiplugs.
13.Position column switch and tighten clamp
screw.
14.Connect column switch multiplugs.
15.Position passive coil, connect multiplug and
illumination bulb.
16.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
steering column.
17.Fit rotary coupler.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler.
18.Close fascia lower access panel.
19.Fit steering column intermediate shaft.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Shaft -
intermediate and universal joint - steering
column.

STEERING
57-46 REPAIRS
5.Ensure steering wheel is in the straight ahead
position and fit centralising bolt to steering box.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
6. Intermediate shaft: Slide the intermediate
shaft upwards, release from the universal joint
and remove intermediate shaft from the
steering column. 7. Universal joint: Slide the intermediate shaft
upwards, release from the universal joint and
remove universal joint from the steering box.
Refit
1.Clean and inspect splines for wear and
damage.
2. Intermediate shaft: Locate intermediate shaft
on steering column and engage with universal
joint. Ensure splines are fully engaged and bolt
holes aligned.
3. Universal joint: Locate universal joint on
steering box and engage in intermediate shaft.
Ensure splines are fully engaged and bolt
holes aligned.
4.Fit bolts securing intermediate shaft to
universal joint and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5. Intermediate shaft: Fit bolts securing
intermediate shaft to steering column and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6. Universal joint: Fit bolts securing universal
joint to steering box and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
7. LHD diesel: Connect hose to turbocharger
and intercooler and secure the clips.
8.Fit ignition key, remove steering box
centralising bolt and check that steering wheel
is in the straight ahead position.