lock LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

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REPAIR
Refit
15.Position steering box to chassis side member,
ensuring locating peg is engaged. Tighten bolts
to
81 Nm.
16.Fit pinch bolt and nut securing universal joint to
power steering box. Tighten to
25 Nm.
17.Position tie bar, tighten bolts and nut to81 Nm,
starting with tie bar to mounting nut, then
loosen nut and bolts by one complete turn.
18.Check steering box, adjust if necessary.See
Adjustment, Power Steering Box
19.Refit drag link to drop arm tighten nut to40 Nm.
20.Fit undertray.
21.Lower vehicle to ground.
22.Remove plugs and refit pipes to steering box.
Tighten 16mm thread to
20 Nm.
14mm thread to15 Nm.
23.Remove filler cap. Fill reservoir to oil level mark
on dipstick. Use recommended fluid.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended Lubricants and
Fluids
and bleed power steering system.See
Power Steering System - Bleed
24.Recheck fluid level and replace cap.
25.With engine running, test steering system for
leaks by holding steering in both full lock
directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute, to avoid oil overheating and
possible seal damage.
26.Test drive vehicle: using both full lock directions,
to settle steering components. If possible, drive
vehicle over speed bumps and include harsh
braking.
WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on
public highway.
27.Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
and stop.
28.Tighten tie bar to mounting nut to
110 Nm.
29.Tighten bolts securing tie bar to81 Nm.
30.Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
31.If necessary reposition steering wheel.
See
Steering Wheel
32.Road test vehicle.

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REPAIR POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1.Ensure fluid in reservoir reaches dipstick
maximum.
2.Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3.Recheck and correct reservoir fluid level.
NOTE: During instructions 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4.With engine at idle speed, loosen bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5.Check fluid level.
6.Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7.Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8.Carry out road test.POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1.Remove undertray.
2.Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
3.Loosen mounting bracket clamp bolt, raise
reservoir to gain access to pipe clamps.
4.Loosen clamps, disconnect feed and return
hoses from reservoir, allow fluid to drain.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
5.Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.

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REPAIR
8.Disconnect ignition switch main feed multiplug.
9.Remove 4 nuts securing upper column to lower
mounting.
10.Remove 2 nuts securing lower mounting steady
bracket, remove bracket.
11.Remove pinch bolt securing upper column to
universal joint.
12.Remove 2 nuts and washes securing upper
column to upper mounting bracket.13.Carefully manoeuvre upper column out of
footwell, recover rubber boot.
NOTE: Do not carry out further
dismantling if upper column is removed
for access only.
14.Loosen but, do not remove screw securing
column switch assembly, withdraw assembly to
gain access to multiplugs.
15.Disconnect column switch multiplugs, remove
column switch assembly.
16.Disconnect ignition switch multiplug.
17.Remove shear bolts securing steering column
lock, remove lock and saddle; discard shear
bolts.
18.Withdraw bulb holder from column lock shroud.
19.Transfer components to new upper column,
connect multiplug.
NOTE: Do not shear column lock bolts at
this stage.

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REPAIR Refit
20.Manoeuvre upper column to position in footwell,
ensure splines in column and universal joint are
correctly engaged and rubber boot is fitted.
21.Fit but do not tighten universal joint pinch bolt.
22.Position upper column to upper mounting, fit
washers and nuts, do not tighten nuts.
23.Fit but do not tighten nuts and bolts securing
upper column to lower mounting.
24.Fit lower mounting steady bracket, fit but do not
tighten nuts and bolts.
25.Ensure upper column is aligned to mountings.
26.Tighten all nuts and bolts to
22 Nm.
27.Tighten universal joint pinch bolt to25 Nm.
28.Connect column switch multiplug.
29.Connect ignition switch multiplugs.
30.Fit rotary coupler.
See SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM, Repair, Rotary
Coupler
31.Fit steering wheel.See Steering Wheel
32.Reconnect battery negative lead.
33.Check steering column lock for correct
operation, tighten shear bolts until heads shear
off.
34.If fitted - position knee bolster, fit and tighten
screws.
35.Fit steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
36.Fit driver's access panel.

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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.

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REPAIR
7.Remove bulb holder from steering column lock
shroud.
8.Tap head of shear bolts anti-clockwise to release
them.
9.Remove and discard shear bolts.
10.Detach saddle.
11.Remove steering column lock assembly.
Refit
12.Position steering lock saddle on column, locating
spigot in hole provided.
13.Place lower lock assembly into column.
14.Fit but do not fully tighten new shear bolts.
15.Connect multiplugs.
16.Insert bulb holder into steering column lock
shroud.
17.Reconnect battery negative lead.
18.Check steering column lock for correct
operation, tighten shear bolts until heads shear
off.
19.Fit steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
20.If fitted - fit knee bolster, fit and tighten screws.
21.Raise driver's access panel, secure turnbuckles.DROP ARM
Service repair no - 57.50.14
Remove
1.Place vehicle on a hoist, or support front axle on
axle stands.
2.Disconnect drag link ball joint from drop arm,
using extractor LRT-57-018.

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REPAIR 3.Bend back tabs on locking washer and remove
drop arm using extractor LRT-57-012. Loosen
drop arm securing nut, but do not remove before
using extractor.
4.Remove nut, discard locking washer.
Refit
5.Centralise steering box.
See Adjustment,
Centralise Steering Box
6.Fit drop arm, align master splines.
7.Fit a new tab washer and drop arm fixing nut.
Tighten to
176 Nm,bend over tab.
8.Fit drag link. Tighten ball joint nut
40 Nm.
STEERING DAMPER
Service repair no - 57.55.21
Remove
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Remove fixings at differential case bracket.
3.Remove fixings at track rod bracket.
4.Remove steering damper.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure. 1 to 4.

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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

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OVERHAUL POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.07
Overhaul
NOTE: Overhaul of steering box should
not be carried out during the warranty
period.
WARNING: Wear safety glasses while
removing and refitting circlips and
retaining ring.
CAUTION: Absolute cleanliness is
essential when overhauling power steering
box.
1.Remove steering box from vehicle.See Repair,
Power Steering Box
Remove drop arm using extractor LRT-57-012.
Loosen drop arm securing nut, but do not
remove before using extractor. Remove dirt
excluder from output shaft.
2.Drain oil, remove blanking plugs and bleed
screw. Hold steering box over suitable container,
turn input shaft from lock to lock, until oil is
drained. Refit bleed screw.
3.Rotate retainer ring until one end is 12 mm from
extractor hole. Using a drift through hole in
cylinder, lift retaining ring from groove in cylinder
bore.
4.Remove retainer ring, using a screwdriver.
5.Turn input shaft (left lock on left hand drive, right
lock on right hand drive) until piston pushes out
cover. Turn input shaft fully in opposite direction,
applying pressure to piston.
6.Remove set screw retaining rack pad adjuster.
7.Remove rack adjuster and pad.
8.Remove sector shaft adjuster locknut.
9.Remove four bolts from sector shaft cover.
10.Screw in sector shaft adjuster until cover is
removed.
NOTE: Sealant is applied to hexagon
socket to 'tamperproof' sector shaft
adjuster
11.Slide out sector shaft.

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OVERHAUL 12.Remove piston, a bolt screwed into piston will
assist removal.
13.Remove input shaft dirt excluder.
14.Remove worm adjuster locknut using 'C' wrench
LRT-57-007.
15.Remove worm adjuster using wrench
LRT-57-006.
16.Tap splined end of shaft to free bearing.
17.Remove bearing cup and caged ball bearing
assembly.
18.Remove valve and worm assembly.
19.Remove inner bearing cage, cup and shim
washers. Retain shims for reassembly.
NOTE: Should difficulty be experienced
warm casing and bearing assembly. Cool
bearing cup using a mandrel and tap
steering box on a bench.
Steering box seals
20.Remove circlip and seal from sector shaft
housing bore.