wheel alignment LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 User Guide

STEERING
1
ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.13
WARNING: Adjustments of steering box
should not be required while in warranty
period. If box is stiff or tight and within
warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No
attempt must be made to introduce backlash.
1.Apply park brake, select 'P' in automatic
transmission and chock wheels. Support chassis
front on axle stands.
2.Remove engine undertray.
3.Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm.
4.Check torque to turn.
See Fault diagnosis,
Stiff Steering Checklist
5.Centralise steering box.See Centralise
Steering Box
NOTE: Only check for no backlash when
steering box is in central position.
NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it
should be repositioned.
See Repair,
Steering Wheel
The adjustment of the steering box ensures
any preload or end float present on centre is
removed.
6.The adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop
arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly
tightens the steering box adjuster screw.
7.Tighten the locknut when all backlash has been
removed.
8.Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists
loosen locknut and repeat adjustment
procedure.
9.Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no
tightness exists.
10.Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight
ahead position.
See Front Wheel Alignment
11.Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint
centres.
12.Connect drag link. Tighten to
40 Nm.
13.Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
chocks.
14.Road test vehicle.
See Fault diagnosis, Road
Test Procedure
NOTE: If steering wheel is not in straight
ahead position when vehicle is travelling
in a straight line, drag link length is
incorrect and is pushing drop arm away from
central position.
Drag link adjust
15.Right hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too short.
Left hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too long.
16.Adjust drag link until steering wheel points
straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a
straight line.
CENTRALISE STEERING BOX
1.To centralise the box, insert a suitable peg (hole
size 8.06 mm) into the rear of the drop arm and
into the steering box casing to enable rapid and
accurate setting on centre.

STEERING
3
ADJUSTMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Service repair no - 57.65.01
Checking Toe-out dimensions
NOTE: No Adjustment is provided for
castor, camber or swivel pin inclinations.
1.Set vehicle on level ground with road wheels
positioned straight ahead.
2.Push vehicle back and forwards to settle linkage.
3.Measure toe-out at horizontal centre-line of
wheels.
4.Check tightness of clamp bolt fixings. Tighten to
14 Nm.
Adjust
5.Loosen adjuster sleeve clamp.
6.Rotate adjuster to lengthen or shorten track rod.
7.Check toe-out setting as instructions 1 to 4.
When toe-out is correct, tap steering linkage ball
joint, in directions of arrows shown, to maximum
of their travel. This ensures full unrestricted
working travel.
8.Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm.
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 57.20.01
Adjust
NOTE: For details of drive belt adjust
procedure
See ENGINE, Repair, Drive
Belt

57STEERING
2
REPAIR POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.01
General precautions
1.Whenever any part of system, is removed or
disconnected, utmost cleanliness must be
observed.
2.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.
3.Do not start engine until reservoir is full as pump
will be damaged.
4.Metric pipe fittings are used with 'O' ring pipe
ends on fittings to steering box.
5.Follow normal 'O' ring replacement procedure
whenever pipes are disconnected.
6.Ensure compatible metric components when
fitting replacement pipes.
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
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. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit air bag - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad.
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.Open bonnet[hood].
3.Remove filler cap from power steering fluid
reservoir.
4.Clean steering box.
5.Disconnect feed and return pipes from steering
box.
6.Plug open pipes and steering box ports to
prevent ingress of dirt.
7.Support chassis front on axle stands. Or raise
vehicle on a hoist.
WARNING: Ensure wheels are chocked,
parking brake is applied, and low range
selected.

STEERING
9
REPAIR LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL
JOINTS
Service repair no - 57.40.25
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
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. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler,
tighten steering wheel securing nut and fit air bag
module - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad.
Remove
1.Ensure road wheels are straight ahead.
2.Remove pinch bolt securing top universal joint to
steering column.
3.Remove 2 pinch bolts securing lower universal
joint.
4.Move lower shaft up to release lower universal
joint from steering box splines. Remove lower
shaft.
5.Remove universal joint from lower shaft.
NOTE: Do not dismantle upper coupling
joint. Steering shaft, rubber coupling and
top universal joint is only available as an
assembly.
6.Inspect lower universal joint for wear and
excessive play, renew if necessary.
7.Inspect top universal joint and rubber coupling,
renew lower shaft as an assembly if necessary.
8.Inspect universal joints for stiffness, lubricate if
necessary.
NOTE: Prior to fitting a replacement
steering shaft check the following:9.Release stud fasteners securing heat shield (if
fitted).
10.Check that indicator clip coloured red is fully
inserted under head of compression joint bolt.
WARNING: If clip is displaced, no attempt
must be made to drive clip into
engagement, a new shaft assembly must
be fitted.
11.Secure heat shield stud fasteners (if fitted).
Refit
NOTE: Fit universal joints so pinch bolt
holes line up with flat on shaft.
12.Position lower universal joint on shaft.
13.Position shaft assembly onto steering column.
Move assembly up spline to enable lower
universal joint to fit onto steering box splines.
14.Align bolt holes with grooves in splines. Fit pinch
bolts. Tighten to
25 Nm.

57STEERING
10
REPAIR STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
Service repair no - 57.40.29
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove 3 screws securing shroud.
3.Carefully release upper shroud from lower.
4.Manoeuvre lower shroud clear of steering
column.
Refit
5.Position upper and lower shrouds to steering
column ensuring plastic tags on lower shroud
are correctly located. Clip both halves of shroud
together.
6.Fit and tighten 3 screws.STEERING WHEEL
Service repair no - 57.60.01
CAUTION: Prior to commencing work on
vehicles fitted with an air bag,
See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Description and operation,
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then remove steering wheel to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
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. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit air bag - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad.

57STEERING
12
REPAIR UPPER STEERING COLUMN
Service repair no - 57.40.01
NOTE: Steering column assembly is not a
serviceable component.
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead. then
steering wheel removed to prevent rotary coupler
being wound up or damaged.
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. if
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment, connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit airbag - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad and
horn push assembly.
Remove
1.Remove steering wheel.
See Steering Wheel
CAUTION: Prevent rotation of rotary
coupler once steering wheel is removed.
Secure in position with adhesive tape.
2.Remove driver's access panel.
3.Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
4.Remove rotary coupler.See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, Rotary Coupler
5.If fitted - remove 4 screws securing knee bolster,
remove knee bolster.
6.Disconnect column switch multiplug.
7.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.

STEERING
15
REPAIR STEERING COLUMN LOCK ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 57.40.31
Remove
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
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. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit airbag module - if fitted.
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
3.Release turnbuckles, lower driver's access
panel.
4.If fitted, remove 4 screws securing knee pad,
remove bolster.
5.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.
6.Disconnect ignition switch main feed multiplug.

57STEERING
18
REPAIR TRACK ROD AND LINKAGE
Service repair no - 57.55.09
Remove track rod
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Disconnect steering damper at track rod.
3.Disconnect track rod at ball joints, using
extractor LRT-57-018.
4.Remove track rod.
Remove linkage
5.Loosen clamp bolts.
6.Unscrew ball joints.
7.Unscrew track rod adjuster. (left hand thread).
Refit linkage
8.Fit replacement parts. Loosely fit clamp pinch
bolts.
9.Screw in ball joint to full extent of threads.
10.Set adjuster to track rod distance to 9mm as
shown.
11.Set adjuster end ball joint distance to 28.5mm as
shown.
12.Track rod effective length of 1230.0mm is
subject to adjustment during wheel alignment
check.
Refit track rod
CAUTION: Fit a new track rod if existing is
damaged or bent. No attempt should be
made to repair it.
13.Fit track rod and tighten ball joint nuts to
40 Nm.
14.Check front wheel alignment.See Adjustment,
Front Wheel Alignment
15.Connect steering damper to track rod.
16.Remove vehicle from hoist, or axle stands.

STEERING
19
REPAIR DRAG LINK AND DRAG LINK ENDS
Service repair no - 57.55.17
Remove drag link
1.Check front wheel alignment.
See Adjustment,
Front Wheel Alignment
2.Ensure wheels are positioned straight ahead
during following procedure.
3.Place vehicle on a hoist, or support front axle on
axle stands.
4.Remove right front road wheel.
5.Disconnect drag link ball joint at swivel housing
arm, using extractor LRT-57-018.
6.Disconnect drag link ball joint at drop arm using
LRT-57-018.
7.Remove drag link.
Remove drag link ends
8.Loosen clamp bolts.
9.Unscrew ball joints.
10.Clean internal threads in drag link.Refit drag link ends
11.Fit replacement ends. Loosely fit clamp bolts.
12.Set ball joints to drag link distance to 28.5mm as
shown.
13.Adjust ball pin centres to nominal length of
924.0mm. this length is adjusted during refit.
14.Centralise steering box.
See Adjustment,
Centralise Steering Box
15.Align steering wheel, if necessary.See
Steering Wheel
Refit drag link
CAUTION: Fit new drag link if existing drag
link is damaged or bent. No attempt
should be made to repair it.
16.Fit drag link. Tighten ball-joint nuts to
40 Nm.
17.Check steering lock stops.See Adjustment,
Steering Lock Stops
18.Ensure full steering travel is obtained between
lock stops. Adjust drag link length to suit.
19.Tap ball joints in direction shown, so both pins
are in same angular plane.
20.Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm.
21.Reverse removal procedure. 3 and 4.
22.Road test vehicle.
23.If driving straight ahead and steering wheel is
offset by 0°to±5°in either direction. Remedy by
adjusting drag link length.
WARNING: To correct steering wheel
deviations greater than±5°. Remove and
reposition steering wheel.
See Steering
Wheel

74WHEELS AND TYRES
2
FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT - SYMPTOMS
Vibration through steering wheel
1.Check tyre pressures.
See Repair, Tyre
Pressures
2.Check condition of tyres.See Tyre Wear Chart
3.Check front wheel alignment.See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
4.Check wheel balance.See Repair, Wheel
Balancing
NOTE: In the event that any apparent
vibration is not eliminated at this stage.
See PROPELLER SHAFTS, Fault
diagnosis, Vibration Harshness
NOTE: In the event that any apparent
vibration is not eliminated at this stage, go
to steering Fault Diagnosis, Fault -
Symptom (Steering vibration, road wheel
shimmy/wobble).
See STEERING, Fault diagnosis,
Steering Faults
NOTE: Radial ply tyres have a flexible
sidewall, which produces a sidewall bulge
making the tyre appear under-inflated.
This is a normal condition for radial ply tyres. Do
not attempt to reduce this bulge by over-inflating
the tyre.
1. Correct inflation.
2. Under-inflation.
3. Over-inflation.
4. Tread contact with road.