1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY wheel bolts

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-33
21.With assistance remove 2 nuts and bolts
securing RH engine mounting to chassis.
22.Support the engine weight on a jack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, cushion the jack pad with a
block of wood or hard rubber.
23.Raise the engine sufficiently to allow the
steering box to clear the sump.
24. Models with ACE: Position ACE control arms
to access steering box bolts. 25.With assistance remove 4 bolts securing
steering box and remove steering box.
26.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
Refit
1.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
2.With assistance, position steering box, fit bolts
and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lbf.ft).
3.Lower the engine onto its mountings. Fit engine
mounting bolts and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
4. Models with ACE: Ensure washer is in place
on lower ball joint of anti-roll bar link, then
connect lower ball joint to axle. Tighten nut to
100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Position drag link, fit nut and tighten to 80 Nm
(59 lbf.ft).
6.Position Panhard rod, fit bolt and nut and
tighten to 230 Nm (170 lbf.ft).
7.Position coolant rail and secure with clips and
bolt.
8.Fit coolant hoses and secure with clips.
9. Models with ACE: Fit and tighten bolt
securing ACE pipes to chassis.
10.Clean PAS pipe ends and 'O' ring recess.
11.Lubricate new 'O' rings for PAS pipes with clean
PAS fluid.
12.Fit 'O' rings to PAS pipes and position pipes in
steering box. Fit PAS pipe bracket and tighten
bolt to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
13.Ensure steering wheel is centralised. Fit
universal joint between steering box and
intermediate shaft and tighten bolts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
14.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
15.Fit intercooler to turbo hose and secure with
clips.
16.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
17.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
18.Connect battery earth lead.
19.Fit battery cover.
20.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
21.Bleed PAS system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Hydraulic system - bleed.
22.Centralise steering linkage

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.

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
REPAIRS 57-37
Refit
1.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
2.With assistance, position steering box to
chassis, fit bolts and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lbf.ft).
3. Models with ACE: Ensure washer is in place
on lower ball joint of anti-roll bar link, then
connect lower ball joint to axle and tighten nut
to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
4.Position drag link, fit nut and tighten to 80 Nm
(59 lbf.ft).
5.Position Panhard rod, fit bolt and nut and
tighten to 230 Nm (170 lbf.ft).
6.Position coolant rail and secure with clips and
bolt.
7.Fit coolant hoses and secure with clips.
8. Models with ACE: Fit and tighten bolt
securing ACE pipes to chassis.
9.Clean PAS pipes ends and 'O' ring recess.
10.Lubricate new 'O' rings for PAS pipes with
clean PAS fluid.
11.Fit 'O' rings to PAS pipes and position pipes in
steering box. Fit PAS pipe bracket and tighten
bolt to 22 Nm 16 lbf.ft).
12.Ensure steering wheel is centralised. Fit
universal joint between steering box and
intermediate shaft and tighten bolts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
13.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
14.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
15.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
16.Connect battery earth lead.
17.Fit battery cover.
18.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
19.Bleed PAS system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Hydraulic system - bleed.
20.Centralise steering linkage

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.
Seal - input shaft - steering box
$% 57.10.16
Remove
1.Remove steering box:
lFor V8 models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering box - V8.
lFor LHD diesel models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering box - LHD - diesel.
lFor RHD diesel models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
box - RHD - diesel.
2.Secure steering box in vice.
3.Remove circlip and extract oil seal from
steering box. Take care not to damage
surface of the shaft.
Refit
1.Clean oil seal recess and input shaft.
2.Lubricate new seal with clean PAS fluid.
3.Fit seal using LRT-57-503.
4.Fit circlip.
5.Fit steering box.
lFor V8 models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering box - V8.
lFor LHD diesel models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering box - LHD - diesel.
lFor RHD diesel models:

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
box - RHD - diesel.

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.

STEERING
57-48 REPAIRS
Ball joint - track rod
$% 57.55.07
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 LH front road wheel.
3.Loosen adjuster clamp bolts.
4.Remove nut securing track rod ball joint to
steering knuckle.
5.Using tool LRT-57-036 break taper joint and
release track rod.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels
are positioned straight ahead and the
steering wheel is prevented from turning.
Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel
will damage the SRS rotary coupler.
6.Unscrew ball joint and adjuster.
7.Remove clamps from adjuster and track rod. Refit
1.Clean adjuster, clamps and track rod.
2.Fit clamps to track rod and adjuster. Screw in
adjuster and ball joint.
3.Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4.Adjust length of track rod so that ball joint taper
is centralised in steering knuckle.
5.Fit track rod to steering knuckle and tighten nut
to 80 Nm (59 lbf.in).
6.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
7.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
8.Check and, if necessary, adjust wheel
alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Wheel
alignment - front.
9.After check/adjustment of wheel alignment,
ensure track rod adjuster clamp bolts are
tightened. Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-49
Ball joint - drag link
$% 57.55.15
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. RHD models: Remove LH front road wheel.
3. LHD models: Remove RH front road wheel.
4.Remove nut securing drag link to steering
knuckle.
5.Using LRT-57-036, break taper joint and
release drag link.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels
are positioned straight ahead and the
steering wheel is prevented from turning.
Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel
will damage the SRS rotary coupler.
6.Loosen adjuster clamp bolts and unscrew ball
joint and adjuster.
7.Remove clamps from adjuster and drag link. Refit
1.Clean adjuster, clamps and drag link.
2.Fit clamps to drag link and adjuster. Screw in
adjuster and ball joint.
3.Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4.Adjust length of drag link so that ball joint taper
is centralised in steering knuckle.
5.Fit drag link to steering knuckle and tighten nut
to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
6.Tighten drag link adjuster clamp bolts. Tighten
M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 bolts to
33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
7.Check steering linkage is centralised.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.
8.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
9.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

STEERING
57-50 REPAIRS
Drag link
$% 57.55.17
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. RHD vehicles: Remove the LH front road
wheel.
3. LHD vehicles: Remove the RH front road
wheel.
4.Remove nut and bolt securing damper to drag
link and release damper.
5.Remove 2 nuts securing drag link to drop arm
and steering knuckle.
6.Using LRT-57-036 break taper joints and
remove drag link.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels
are positioned straight ahead and the
steering wheel is prevented from turning.
Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel
will damage the SRS rotary coupler.7.Loosen adjuster clamp bolts and remove ball
joint and adjuster.
8.Remove clamps from adjuster and drag link.
Refit
1.Clean adjuster, clamps and ball joint.
2.Fit clamps to drag link and adjuster. Screw in
adjuster and ball joint.
3.Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
4.Fit drag link to drop arm and tighten nut to 80
Nm (59 lbf.ft).
5.Adjust length of drag link so that ball joint taper
is centralised in steering knuckle.
6.Fit drag link to steering knuckle and tighten nut
to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
7.Tighten drag link adjuster clamp bolts. Tighten
M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 bolts to
33 Nm (24 lbf.ft)
8.Align damper to drag link, fit nut and bolt and
tighten to 125 Nm (92 lbf.ft).
9.Check steering linkage is centralised.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.
10.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
11.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-4 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The front suspension comprises two dampers and coil springs, two radius arms, a Panhard rod and an anti-roll bar.
The front axle provides the location points for the dampers, springs, radius arms and the Panhard rod.
The anti-roll bar assembly is an essential part of the front suspension. On vehicles without Active Cornering
Enhancement (ACE) a conventional 'passive' anti-roll bar is fitted. On vehicles fitted with the ACE system, a thicker
diameter anti-roll bar, known as a torsion bar, is used with an actuator at one end.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - ACE.
The hydraulic dampers and coil springs provide springing for each front wheel. The long travel dampers, springs and
radius arms provide maximum axle articulation and wheel travel for off-road driving. The front axle is controlled
longitudinally by two forged steel radius arms and transversely by a Panhard rod.
Radius arms
Each radius arm is manufactured from forged steel. Two bushes are pressed into the forward end of the radius arm.
The forward end of the radius arm is located in a fabricated bracket on the axle and secured through the bushes with
two bolts and nuts. A bush is pressed into the rear of the radius arm which is also located in a fabricated bracket on
each chassis longitudinal and secured through the bush with a bolt and nut.
The radius arms prevent longitudinal movement of the front axle and because of their length allow maximum axle
articulation. The stiffness of the bushes in each radius arm also contributes to the vehicle roll stiffness.
Each radius arm has a notch on its lower edge which provides location for the vehicle jack.
Dampers
Two conventional telescopic dampers are used to control body/axle movement. A turret is located on a bracket welded
to the chassis. The upper spring seat has four studs which pass through holes in the bracket and align with
corresponding holes in the turret. Four nuts are screwed onto the studs and secure the turret and upper spring seat
to the chassis.
A fabricated platform is welded to the axle. The platform has two captive nuts which provide for the attachment of the
damper. A lower spring seat is located on the platform. Each spring seat is handed and has a bracket which secures
the ABS sensor harness and the front brake hose.
Each damper is fitted with a bush at its upper end. The bush locates in the top of the turret and is secured with a cross
bolt. The lower attachment point for the damper is also fitted with a bush. This bush has a spindle through its centre
with a hole at each end. The spindle is seated on the lower spring seat and the axle platform and secured with two
bolts. The coil spring is fitted in a compressed state between the upper and lower spring seats and assists the damper
in controlling the body/axle movement. The upper and lower bushes are replaceable items.
Rubber bump stops are fitted to the chassis above each end of the axle. The bump stops are progressive in their
compression and prevent the axle from contacting the chassis in the event of maximum suspension travel being
reached. The bump stops revert to their original shape once the compression load has been removed from them.
The damper functions by restricting the flow of a hydraulic fluid through internal galleries within the damper body. A
chromium plated rod moves axially within the damper. As the rod moves, its movement is limited by the flow of fluid
through the galleries thus providing damping of undulations in the terrain. The damper rod is sealed at its exit point
from the body to maintain fluid within the unit and prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The seal also acts as a
wiper to keep the rod outer diameter clean. A plastic shroud protects the rod and slides over the body as the damper
moves. The coil spring aids the damper to extend after being compressed and also aids the damping process.