check oil LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Repair Manual

54FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL
40.With seal lips trailing press axle shaft oil seal
flush into rear of housing. Grease lips.
41.Fit new thrust washers and bearing into top
swivel pin bush.
42.Hang swivel pin bearing housing oil seal and
retainer plate over back of housing. Ensure they
are in correct assembly order.
43.Fit a new joint washer and secure swivel pin
bearing housing to axle. Starting with top fixing
dowel bolt. Tighten to
72Nm.
Fit swivel pin housing
44.Grease and fit lower swivel pin bearing to
bearing housing.
45.Place swivel pin housing in position over swivel
pin bearing housing.
46.Using a new joint washer, fit lower swivel pin
with lip outboard. Do not secure with screws at
this stage.
47.Fit a new sensor bush and new oil seal, lip side
leading to top swivel pin.
48.Lubricate with a recommended oil and fit top
swivel pin with existing shims.
49.Coat threads of top swivel pin bolts with Loctite
542. Fit bolts and jump hose bracket (do not
tighten).50.Coat threads of lower swivel pin screws with
Loctite 270 and fit, together with damper and
shield bracket. Tighten to
25 Nm.
51.Tighten top swivel pin and brake jump hose
bracket securing bolts to
65 Nm.
Check and adjust preload on bearings
52.The preload on bearings to be0,25 to 0,30 mm,
withoutswivel housing oil seal and axle fitted,
and reading from centre of swivel pin. The
torque required to turn swivel assembly from
lock to lock to be
2.0 to 2.8 Nm.Adjust by
removing or adding shims as necessary.
53.To take a reading use special tool LRT-57-024
torque test adaptor, with a torque wrench and
extension as shown.
54.Apply a recommended grease between lips of
swivel housing oil seal.
55.Secure oil seal with retaining plate and securing
bolts. Tighten to
11Nm.
56.Fit track-rod and drag link and secure with new
cotter pins.
57.Loosely fit lock stop bolt for later adjustment.
58.Fit brake disc shield.

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL Fit driveshaft and stub axle
59.Insert axle shaft, and when differential splines
are engaged, push assembly in fully.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage axle
shaft oil seals.
60.Place a new joint washer in position on swivelpin
housing to stub axle mating face. Coat threads
of stub axle bolts with Loctite 270.
61.Fit stub axle with flat at 12 o'clock position.
CAUTION: Ensure that constant velocity
joint bearing journal is butted against
thrust ring on stub axle. Before stub axle
is secured.
62.Place mud shield in position and secure stub
axle to swivel pin housing with six bolts and
tighten evenly to
65 Nm.
63.Fit brake jump hoses to brake jump hose
bracket.
64.Fit front hub complete assembly.
See Repair,
Front Hub Assembly
65.Check swivel pin housing oil drain plug is fitted.
66.Fill swivel assembly to correct level, with new oil.
See SECTION 10, Maintenance, Under
Vehicle Maintenance
67.Set steering lock stop bolts to provide a
clearance of 20mm.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Steering Lock Stops
68.Fit ABS brake sensor.See BRAKES, Repair,
Sensors - Front

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
FRONT AXLE
Hub driving member to hub 65........................................................................ *
Brake disc to hub 73.......................................................................................
Stub axle to swivel pin housing 65.................................................................. *
Brake caliper to swivel pin housing 82............................................................
Upper swivel pin to swivel pin housing 78...................................................... *
Upper swivel pin to swivel pin housing ABS 65..............................................
Lower swivel pin to swivel pin housing 78...................................................... *
Lower swivel pin to swivel pin housing ABS 25.............................................. *
Oil seal retainer to swivel pin housing 11........................................................
Swivel bearing housing to axle case 73.......................................................... *
Pinion housing to axle case 41.......................................................................
Crown wheel to differential housing 58...........................................................
Differential bearing cap to pinion housing 90..................................................
Differential drive flange to drive shaft 47.........................................................
Mudshield to bracket lower swivel pin 11........................................................
Disc shield to bracket lower ABS 9................................................................
Bevel pinion nut 130........................................................................................
Draglink to hub arm 40....................................................................................
Panhard rod to axle bracket 88.......................................................................
Radius arm to axle 190....................................................................................
Radius arm to chassis side member 190.........................................................
NOTE: * These bolts to be coated with Loctite 270 prior to assembly.

57STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS Symptom:-
Fluid leaks from steering box seals.
CAUTION: The steering wheel must not be
held on full lock for more than 30 seconds
in one minute, as this may overheat the
fluid and cause damage to the oil seals.
1.Check fluid level.
See Repair, Power Steering
Fluid Reservoir
Check fluid pressure.See Power Steering
System - Test
2.Is pressure high?
YES - Renew pump.
See Repair, Power
steering Pump
If oil seal leaks persist after renewing the
pump.
See Overhaul, Power Steering
Box
NO -See Overhaul, Power Steering Box
Symptom:-
Insufficient power assistance - castor return
action normal.
1.Are tyres correct type and pressure?
NO -
See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Wheels and Tyres
YES - Continue.
2.Is fluid level correct?
NO - Check fluid level
See Repair, Power
Steering Fluid Reservoir
YES - Check system for air locks.See Repair,
Power Steering System - Bleed
3.Is pressure correct?
NO - Check fluid pressure.
See Power
Steering System - Test
If pressure is not correct after bleeding
the system, renew pump.
See Repair,
Power Steering Pump
YES -See Overhaul, Power Steering Box
Symptom:-
Steering heavy - stiff, poor castor return action.
1.Are tyres correct type and pressure?
NO -
See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Wheels and Tyres
YES - Check universal joints for seizure and
correct alignment.
See Repair, Lower
Steering Shaft and Universal Joints
Check power steering box adjustments.
See Overhaul, Power Steering Box
2.Is the power assistance satisfactory?
NO - See fault symptomInsufficient
assistance, (castor return action
normal).
YES - Disconnect drag link from drop arm and
check steering column and box for
stiffness.
See Repair, Drag Link and
Drag Link Ends
3.Is the steering stiff with the drag link
disconnected?
NO - Check steering ball joints for seizure and
axle swivels lubrication and resistance.
See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link
Ends See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL
DRIVE, Overhaul, Front Stub Axle,
Constant Velocity Joint and Swivel Pin
Housing Non ABS See FRONT AXLE
AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Front
Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing ABS
YES - Disconnect the lower steering shaft and
check the column and box for stiffness.
See Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and
Universal Joints
4.Is the steering column stiff to turn when
disconnected from the box?
NO - Remove and overhaul box.
See
Overhaul, Power Steering Box
YES - Adjust steering column.See Stiff
Steering Checklist

STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS Symptom :-
Steering excessively light/sensitive. Excessive
freeplay at steering wheel.
1.Are steering box adjustments correct?
NO -
See Adjustment, Power Steering Box
WARNING: Adjustments of steering box
should not be required while in warranty
period. If box is within warranty, it must be
returned to manufacturer. No attempt must be
made to introduce backlash.
YES - Suspect worn panhard rod or radius arm
bushes Check condition of ball joints and
the lower steering column shaft universal
joints for wear.
See Repair, Lower
Steering Shaft and Universal Joints
Symptom :-
Steering vibration, road wheel shimmy - wobble.
Vibration through the steering linkage powerful
enough to induce high frequency oscillation of the
steering wheel, is generally caused by out of balance
road wheels. However there are a number of other
possible causes of this symptom which if severe, may
be described as shimmy or wobble. Regardless of the
terminology used by the owner/driver to describe the
symptoms, the following diagnostic checks should be
carried out in the order presented.
1.Check the tyres and balance of the road wheels.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Wheels and Tyres See
WHEELS AND TYRES, Fault diagnosis, Fault
- Symptoms See WHEELS AND TYRES,
Repair, Wheel Balancing
2.Check the steering hydraulic damper function.
See Steering Damper
3.Check steering column universal joints for wear
and correct alignment.
See Repair, Lower
Steering Shaft and Universal Joints
4.Check steering linkage ball joints for wear,
correct alignment and security, including steering
box and tie rod.
See Steering Linkage Inspect
5.Check all front suspension rubbers for wear.
Check all fixing torques, including radius arm
bushes, panhard rod and anti-roll [sway] bar.
See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair, Panhard
Rod See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair,
Radius Arm See FRONT SUSPENSION,
Repair, Anti-Roll[Sway] Bar Assembly See
FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair, Front Shock
Absorber
6.Fit new radius arm bushes using NTC 6860. Fit
harmonic damper if vehicle has air suspension.
Fit new nuts, bolts and washers.
7. Coil spring vehicles only- If problem persists
fit damper kit STC 241 (2 off front) and STC
1474 (2 off rear). Road test vehicle.
8.Check the power steering box adjustments and
operation.
See Overhaul, Power Steering Box
9.Check the hub bearing end floats and determine
the condition of the hub bearings. As applicable.
See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Repair,
Front Hub Assembly
10.Check the resistance and condition of the
swivels.
See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL
DRIVE, Description and operation,
Description
If problem is not diagnosed: Repeat
checks starting at 1.
11.Carry out a full steering geometry check.
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Steering

57STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS 4. DIRECTIONAL STABILITY
From 1. GENERAL STEERING:
1.Is directional stability concern when vehicle is
towing?
YES - Check towing/vehicle loading parameters
in Owner's Handbook.
NO - go to 3.
2.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3.Check condition of rear trailing link/chassis
bushes.
4.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
5.Check condition of front and rear shock
absorbers. If in doubt change units in pairs, side
to side.
6.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
7.Check steering damper.
See Steering Damper
8.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
9.Check wheel balance
10.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - contact local technical office.POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
1.Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
NO - Refill or drain to correct level. Bleed
system, check for leaks.
See Repair,
Power Steering System - Bleed
2.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3.Are hoses or joints leaking? Check on full lock
with engine at 2000 rev/min.
YES - loosen and retorque joints.
NO - go to 6.
4.Does leak remain?
YES - change PAS pipe.
NO - end.
5.Does leak remain?
YES - suspect seal in component. Check and
replace as necessary.
NO - end.
6.Is oil escaping from filler cap?
YES - bleed system.
See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed
NO - go to 8.
7.Is oil still escaping from filler cap?
YES - go back to 1.
NO - end.
8.Is oil leaking from PAS pump?
YES - go to 10.
NO - continue.
9.Is oil leaking from PAS box?
YES - go to 10.
NO - end.
10.Clean unit, add tracer dye to system. Retest
11.Is oil still leaking?
YES - establish leak point. Repair or replace
unit as necessary.
NO - end.

57STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS Steering column alignment
1.Place vehicle on level ground. Measure the
angle of lower steering shaft using a Pernumeter
placed on the shaft between the universal joints.
The angle should measure a minimum of 12Ê.
2.If necessary, realign the shaft. Release the five
fixings securing the steering column. Position
column as required. Tighten the fixings evenly,
27 Nm.
3.Loosen the three screws securing lower steering
column shroud to upper shroud ensure lower
shroud is clipped to upper shroud. Reposition
shroud, tighten screws.
4.Recheck steering column angle.
Steering box adjustment
1.Check steering box adjustment.
See
Adjustment, Power Steering Box
Steering damper check
1.Check condition of steering damper
See
Steering Damper
VISUAL CHECK AND BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: It is important that the following
instructions are carried out in the
sequence shown and the results recorded.
1.Road springs - check that road springs are
correctly seated and are to correct specification
for vehicle. For spring specification.
See
GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Road Springs Data
2.Ride height - measure trim height from wheel
centre to wheelarch eyebrow. Record results on
data sheet.
3.Check/top up power steering fluid
See Repair,
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4.Check tension and condition of drive belt.See
ENGINE, Repair, Drive Belt
5.Track rod/drag link - check condition of track rod,
drag link and ball joints.
See Repair, Drag Link
and Drag Link Ends
If either component is damaged, check operation
of steering damper and steering box for
smoothness. Replace all damaged or worn
components that impair the operation of the
steering system.
6.Suspension bushes - examine all steering and
suspension bushes for signs of wear and
deterioration. Also check all fixings for torque
relaxation. Tighten to correct torque value.
See
FRONT SUSPENSION, Specifications, torque,
Torque Values
7.Oil leaks - check front and rear axle hubs for
leak and repair as necessary.
8.Brake system - check brake system for leaks,
pipe condition, pad wear/contamination, disc
wear/condition and ABS sensors for correct
fitting.
9.Hub end float - check movement in the hubs by
rocking the wheels.
10.Check front wheel alignment. Vehicles displaying
a tendency to veer more than considered
allowable, it is permissible to set the front track
to parallel.
11.Having completed all the above checks and
adjustments, road test vehicle.
See Road Test
Procedure
Attempting to reproduce the symptoms
established earlier. If symptoms still exist refer to
relevant Diagnostic Chart.

57STEERING
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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.

STEERING
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OVERHAUL
CAUTION: Do not remove sector shaft
bearings from casing. Replacement parts
are not available. If sector shaft bearings
are worn fit a new steering box.
21.Remove dirt excluder, circlip and seal from input
shaft housing bore.
CAUTION: The use of a seal puller is
recommended to prevent damage to
casing, and possible oil leaks.
INSPECTING
Piston
22.Discard all rubber seals and provide
replacements.
NOTE: A rubber seal is fitted behind
plastic ring on rack piston. Discard seal
and plastic ring.
Steering box casing
23.Examine piston bore for scoring and wear.
24.Examine feed tube.
25.Fit a new feed tube if damaged. Tighten to
22
Nm.
Sector shaft assembly
26.Check there is no side play on roller.
27.If side play on roller exists fit a new sector shaft.
28.Check condition of adjuster screw threads.
Check adjuster end float. Fit new adjuster if end
float exceeds 0.15 mm.
29.Examine bearing areas on shaft for excessive
wear.
30.Examine gear teeth for uneven or excessive
wear.

BRAKES
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REPAIR GENERAL BRAKE SERVICE PRACTICE
Brake fluid precautions
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluid to
come into contact with eyes or skin.
CAUTION: Brake fluid can damage
paintwork, if spilled wash off immediately
with plenty of clean water.
CAUTION: Use only correct grade of brake
fluid. If an assembly fluid is required use
ONLY brake fluid. Do NOT use mineral oil,
i.e. engine oil etc.
CAUTION: Thoroughly clean all brake
calipers, pipes and fittings before
commencing work on any part of the brake
system. Failure to do so could cause foreign
matter to enter the system and cause damage to
seals and pistons which will seriously impair the
efficiency of the brake system.
·To ensure the brake system efficiency is not
impaired the following warnings must be
adhered to :-
·DO NOT use any petroleum based cleaning
fluids or any proprietary fluids containing
petrol.
·DO NOT use brake fluid previously bled from
the system.
·DO NOT flush the brake system with any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid.
The brake system should be drained and flushed
at the recommended service intervals.
Cover all electrical terminals carefully to make
absolutely certain that no fluid enters the
terminals and plugs.FLUID LEVEL CHECK / TOP UP
WARNING: Clean reservoir body and filler
cap before removing cap. Use only fluid
from a sealed container.
1.Park vehicle on level ground.
2.Check level is between 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks.
3.If level is below 'MIN' mark top up fluid level to
'MAX' mark on reservoir, using correct fluid.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended Lubricants and
Fluids
Do not fill reservoir above maximum line