1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Workshop Manual

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
REPAIRS 57-45
Shaft - intermediate and universal joint -
steering column
$% 57.40.22
The intermediate shaft has a red indicator clip
fitted which must be inspected at service, and
after the vehicle has been subject to an impact.
If the clip is not present or is not fully seated
against the clamp plate, a new assembly must be
fitted.
Remove
1. LHD diesel: Loosen 2 clips securing
intercooler to turbocharger hose. Place hose
aside.
2.Remove bolt securing intermediate shaft to
steering column.
3.Remove bolt securing intermediate shaft to
universal joint.
4. Universal joint: Remove the bolt securing the
universal joint to the steering box.

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
REPAIRS 57-47
Nacelle - steering column
$% 57.40.29
Remove
1.Open fascia lower access panel.
2.Remove 3 screws securing steering column
nacelle halves together.
3.Release clips securing nacelle together and
remove from steering column.
Refit
1.Position nacelle to steering column and secure
with clips and screws.
2.Close fascia lower access panel.
Drop arm - steering box
$% 57.50.14
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.Release drop arm nut lock washer.
4.Loosen but do not remove nut securing drop
arm.
5.Using LRT-57-012 release drop arm.
6.Remove nut and lock washer.
7.Remove drop arm.
Refit
1.Clean drop arm and steering box splines.
2.Ensure steering box is in the central position.
Align and fit drop arm to output shaft and
secure with lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to
240 Nm (177 lbf.ft).
3.Secure lock washer to drop arm nut.
4.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
57-48 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.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-51
Damper - steering
$% 57.55.21
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 2 nuts and bolts securing steering
damper to drag link and chassis.
3.Compress damper and remove from vehicle.
Refit
1.Position damper to chassis and drag link. Fit
nuts and bolts and tighten to 125 Nm (92 lbf.ft).
2.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.