wheel LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-29
12. RH drive models with ACE: Position ACE
control arms to access steering box bolts.
13.With assistance remove 4 securing bolts and
remove steering box.
14.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. RH drive 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).
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.Clean PAS pipe ends and 'O' ring recess.
7.Lubricate new 'O' rings for PAS pipes with clean
PAS fluid.
8.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).
9. RHD models: Fit oil filter and housing:
lClean oil filter housing and engine mating
faces.
lLubricate new 'O' ring with clean engine oil
and fit to housing.
lPosition oil filter housing and tighten bolts to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
10.Ensure steering wheel is centralised. Fit
universal joint between steering box and
intermediate shaft and tighten bolts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
11.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
12.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft)..
13.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
14.Check and top up engine oil.
15.Bleed PAS system.

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

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.

STEERING
57-30 REPAIRS
Power steering box - LHD - 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 LH 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.Loosen 2 clips securing intercooler to turbo
hose. Remove hose.9.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
10.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.
11.Position container below PAS pipes to catch
fluid spillage.

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.

STEERING
57-52 REPAIRS
Steering wheel
$% 57.60.01.30
Remove
1.Remove drivers airbag.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Airbag module - drivers.
2.Disconnect horn multiplug.
3.Centralise steering wheel with road wheels in
straight ahead position.
4.Restrain steering wheel and loosen self locking
nut securing steering wheel to column.
5.Release steering wheel from column.
6.Remove and discard self locking nut.
7.Remove steering wheel.
8.Attach tape across edge of rotary coupler to
retain correct setting. 9.Release 2 clips securing each horn button to
steering wheel.
10.Remove screw securing horn earth lead to
steering wheel.
11.Disconnect radio and cruise control multiplugs.
12.Remove 2 screws securing radio switches to
steering wheel.
13.Remove radio switches from steering wheel.
14.Remove 2 screws securing cruise control
switches to steering wheel.
15.Remove cruise control switches from steering
wheel.
16.Remove horns from steering wheel.
Refit
1.Fit horn switches to steering wheel and secure
with clips.
2.Fit and tighten screw securing horn earth lead
to steering wheel.
3.Fit cruise control switches to steering wheel
and secure with screws.
4.Fit radio switches to steering wheel and secure
with screws.
5.Connect radio and cruise control multiplugs.
6.Remove tape from rotary coupler.
7.Ensure road wheels are in straight ahead
position and indicator cancelling cam are
aligned horizontally.
8.Fit steering wheel to column.
9.Connect horn multiplug.
10.Fit and tighten new self locking nut securing
steering wheel to column to 43 Nm (32 lbf.ft).
11.Fit drivers airbag.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Airbag module - drivers.