oil LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2002 Workshop Manual

STEERING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 57-5
Description
General
The major steering components comprise an impact absorbing telescopic steering column, a Power Assisted Steering
(PAS) box, a PAS pump, and fluid reservoir. Hydraulic fluid from the fluid reservoir is filtered and then supplied
through the suction line to the inlet on the PAS pump. The PAS pump supplies fluid to the steering box through a
pressure line routed above the front cross member. Fluid returns to the reservoir along the same route through a
return line. On LH drive vehicles the pipe route above the front cross member is still used, the length of pipe acting
as an oil cooler.
To minimise driver's injury in the event of an accident the steering system has a number of safety features including
a collapsible steering column. An additional safety feature is an air bag located in the steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - SRS.
Steering column assembly and intermediate shaft
The steering column central shaft comprises of two shafts, the upper shaft is splined to accept the steering wheel and
located in bearings in the column tube. A universal joint is located on the bottom of the upper shaft, the joint allows
for angular movement between the upper and lower shafts. The lower shaft is made in two parts, the top section of
the lower shaft is located outside of the lower section. The two sections of the lower shaft are connected by two nylon
injection moulded shear pins. The lower shaft goes through a lower bearing attached to the bulkhead, the lower shaft
is connected by a universal joint to the intermediate shaft in the engine compartment.
Steering column
An upper column tube provides for the location of the steering lock and ignition switch and also the steering switch
gear and a rotary coupler. The rotary coupler provides the electrical connection for the steering wheel mounted airbag,
switches and horn. The upper mounting bracket has two slots, a slotted metal bracket is held in each slot by four resin
shear pins.
The column is mounted on four captive studs which are located on a column mounting bracket. The captive studs
pass through the metal brackets, locknuts secure the steering column to the bulkhead. The two lower mountings are
fixed and cannot move when loads are applied to them. The upper mounting is designed to disengage or deform when
a load is applied, allowing the column to collapse in the event of an accident. The steering column must be replaced
as a complete assembly if necessary.
When an axial load is applied to the upper column tube, energy absorption is achieved by the following mechanism:
lthe mounting bracket deforms,
lthe resin shear pins holding the slotted metal brackets shear,
lthe top mounting bracket slides out of the slotted metal brackets.
The slotted metal brackets remain on the captive studs on the bulkhead. If the column mounting moves, injection
moulded shear pins retaining the two sections of the lower column shaft will shear. This allows the two sections of the
lower shaft to 'telescope' together.
In the event of a collision where the steering box itself moves, two universal joints in the column allow the intermediate
shaft to articulate, minimising movement of the column towards the driver. If movement continues energy absorption
is achieved by the following mechanism:
lthe decouple joint in the intermediate shaft will disengage,
lthe lower section of the steering column shaft will move through the lower bearing,
lthe injection moulded shear pins retaining the two sections of the lower column shaft will shear.
This allows the two sections of the lower shaft to 'telescope' together reducing further column intrusion. Protection to
the drivers face and upper torso is provided by an SRS airbag module located in the centre of the steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - SRS.

STEERING
57-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Tilt adjustment
The column tilt adjuster lever mechanism is located on the LH side of the steering column and allows the upper column
tube, nacelle and steering wheel assemblies to be tilted up or down a maximum of 7.5
° or 47 mm (NAS vehicles have
a smaller range of movement than the ROW vehicles).
The pawl of the mechanism is attached to the lower column and is allowed to pivot, a toothed quadrant is fixed to the
upper column tube.
When the lever on the LH side of the steering column is raised the mechanism releases the pawl from the toothed
quadrant, this allows the column to be moved. When the lever is released two return springs pull the pawl into
engagement with the toothed quadrant.
Steering column lock (All except NAS)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the ignition key
removed. The bolt engages in a lock collar located on the upper shaft in the upper column tube. The lock collar is
attached to the upper shaft by a 'wave form' interference ring. If a high torque is applied via the steering wheel with
the lock engaged, the lock collar will slip on the upper shaft. This prevents damage to the steering lock, yet still
prevents the vehicle from being driven.
Steering column lock (NAS only)
The steering column lock houses the ignition switch, ignition illumination light ring, key lock barrel and the alarm
passive coil. The steering lock is attached to the upper column with two shear bolts. The bolts are tightened to a
torque which shears off the heads of the bolts preventing easy removal of the steering lock.
The steering column lock operates by a bolt, which emerges when the ignition key is turned to position 'O' and the
ignition key removed. The bolt engages in a groove machined into the upper shaft in the column tube.
Steering wheel
The steering wheel comprises a cast centre and wire frame onto which the soft polyurethane foam is moulded. The
steering wheel is located on the upper column shaft by a spline and is secured with a nut. A remote radio control switch
(if fitted) is located on the LH side of the steering wheel, a cruise control switch may be located on the RH side. Horn
switches are located on each side of the centre of the steering wheel and protrude through the airbag module cover.
Both switches are connected by wires to the rotary coupler connector.
Intermediate shaft
One end of the intermediate shaft is attached to the steering column lower shaft by a splined universal joint and a bolt,
the universal joint is part of a rubber coupling assembly. The rubber coupling assembly is covered by a heat shield
and connects to the lower section of the intermediate shaft via a decouple joint. The rubber coupling reduces the
shocks felt by the driver through the steering wheel. A second universal joint on the other end of the intermediate shaft
is held in by a bolt. The universal joint is splined and engages with the splined rotor (input) shaft of the steering box.
The decouple joint consists of a metal plate that has open ended slots, the plate is bolted through the slots into the
other half of the decouple joint. The top half of the decouple joint has a slot that accepts the lower section of the
intermediate shaft. The slotted metal plate clamps the lower section of the intermediate shaft to the top section. An
indicator clip is installed between the slotted metal plate and the top half of the decouple joint.
If the intermediate shaft is compressed in an accident, the slotted metal plate in the decouple joint will disengage if
sufficient force is applied to the front end of the shaft. If the forces involved do not disengage the shaft, the red
indicator clip located in the decouple joint will break off if the shaft moves. The intermediate shaft cannot be repaired
and must be replaced as an assembly if accident damage occurs.

STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS 57-21
13.Remove bolt from steering box pipe retaining
clip. Leaving the PAS reservoir oil pipe in place,
release pipe retaining clip and PAS cooler pipe
from steering box, discard the seal.
14.Fit tool LRT-57-041 to steering box housing.
15.Fit seal to PAS oil cooler pipe.
16.Fit PAS cooler pipe to LRT-57-041 align the
retaining clip to pipes and tighten bolt to 24 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
17.Connect test hoses LRT-57-002 to LRT-57-
041 and tighten unions. Ensure all pipes and
fittings are clear of engine rotating parts.18.Hang pressure gauge in a safe position under
bonnet.
19. LHD only: Fit turbocharger intercooler feed
pipe and vacuum connection and fit PAS
reservoir to mounting bracket. Fit air intake
hose to turbocharger and air cleaner and
connect multiplug to MAF sensor. The above
parts must be refitted in order to run the
engine.
20.Fill PAS reservoir, connect battery earth lead.
Start engine and allow air to bleed from PAS
system, by turning steering from lock to lock.
Stop engine and check PAS fluid level.
21.Ensure steering system is free from leaks and
maintain maximum fluid level during test.
22.Open the test valve on LRT-57-001 and start
the engine.
23.With the engine at idle and normal running
temperature, slowly turn the steering wheel and
hold on lock.
24.Note reading on pressure gauge.
25.Repeat pressure check on opposite lock, again
noting the reading on the pressure gauge.
26.The test pressure should be between 21 and 62
bar, (300 to 900 lbf/in
2. Pressure will rise to 62
bar (900 lbf/in2) when held on full lock.
27.With the engine at idle, centralise the steering
wheel. Pressure should read 7 bar (100 lbf/in
2)
or below.
28.Pressure outside the above tolerance indicates
a fault.
29.To determine if fault is in steering pump or
steering rack, close the valve on LRT-57-001
for a maximum of five seconds. Pump damage
may occur if test valve is closed for longer
periods.
30.If the gauge does not register between 75 and
103 bar, (1500 lbf/in
2) (maximum pump
pressure), the pump is faulty.
31.If maximum pump pressure is obtained,
suspect the steering box.
32.On completion, stop engine, disconnect battery
earth lead and syphon fluid from PAS reservoir.
33. LHD only: Disconnect multiplug from MAF
sensor, remove air intake hose clips and move
hose aside.
34. LHD only: Release PAS reservoir from
mounting, for access to turbocharger
intercooler pipe.Remove vacuum hose from
turbocharger intercooler pipe.Release clips and
disconnect intercooler pipe from turbocharger.
35.Remove test equipment from tool LRT-57-041.
36.Remove bolt and clip from steering box.
37.Release PAS cooler pipe from tool LRT-57-041
and discard seal. leaving PAS reservoir oil pipe
in place, release tool LRT-57-041 from
steering box and discard seal.

STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS 57-25
7.Syphon PAS fluid from reservoir.
8.Position container to collect PAS fluid spillage.
9.Clean steering box pipe pipe housing.
10.Remove bolt securing pipe clip to steering box.
Leaving the feed pipe from PAS reservoir in
place, release clip and PAS cooler pipe from
steering box. Discard lower 'O' ring.
11.Fit LRT-57-041 adaptor to steering box.
12.Fit PAS cooler pipe to LRT-57-041, align
retaining clip and tighten Allen bolt to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
13.Hang pressure gauge in a safe position under
bonnet.
14.Remove PAS reservoir filler cap, fill to level
indicator and refit cap.
15.Connect battery earth lead.
16.Start engine and allow air to bleed from PAS
system by turning steering from lock to lock.
Stop engine and check PAS fluid level.
17.Ensure steering system and test equipment are
free from leaks.
18.Open test valve on LRT-57-001 and start
engine.
19.With the engine at idle, slowly turn the steering
wheel and hold on full lock.
20.Note the pressure reading on LRT-57-005.21.Repeat the pressure check for the opposite full
lock.
22.Test pressure should be between 21 and 62
bar, (300 to 900) psi. Dependant on road
surface.
23.With the engine at idle, centralise the steering
wheel. Pressure should read 7 bar (100 psi) or
below.
24.Pressure outside the above tolerance indicates
a fault.
25.To determine if fault is in steering pump or
steering box, close the valve on LRT-57-001 for
a maximum of 5 seconds. Pump damage may
occur if test valve is closed for longer periods.
26.If gauge does not register between 75 and 103
bar, (1500 psi), (maximum pump pressure), the
pump is faulty.
27.If maximum pump pressure is correct suspect
the steering box.
28.On completion stop engine, disconnect battery
earth lead and syphon fluid from PAS reservoir.
29.Remove test equipment from LRT-57-002.
30.Remove bolt and clip from steering box.
31.Release PAS cooler pipe from LRT-57-041 and
discard 'O' ring. Leaving PAS reservoir oil feed
pipe in place, release LRT-57-041 from
steering box and discard 'O' ring.
32.Fit new 'O' rings to PAS cooler pipe.
33.Fit PAS cooler pipe to steering box, align
retaining clip, fit bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
34.Remove PAS reservoir filler cap, fill to level
indicator and refit cap.
35.Clean chassis member.
36.Fit splash shield and secure with screws.
37.Connect battery earth lead.
38.Start engine.
39.Start engine and allow air to bleed from PAS
system, by turning steering from lock to lock.
40.Visually check PAS system for leaks.
41.Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until
fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir
to 'UPPER' level mark.
42.Visually check PAS system for leaks.
43.Dismantle test equipment.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-27
REPAIRS
Power steering box - V8
$% 57.10.01
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 front road wheel.
3.Ensure steering wheel is centralised and fit
centralising bolt to steering box. Remove key
from steering lock and engage column lock.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
5.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.
6.Position container to catch oil spillage.

STEERING
57-28 REPAIRS
7. RH drive models:Remove 4 bolts securing oil
filter housing, remove housing and discard 'O'
ring.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
8.Remove bolt securing PAS pipe bracket to
steering box, release pipes and discard 'O'
rings.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.9.Remove securing nut and bolt and release
Panhard rod.
10.Remove nut securing drag link to drop arm.
Using LRT-57-036, break taper joint and
release drag link.
11. RH drive models with ACE: Remove nut
securing anti-roll bar link lower ball joint and
release joint.

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
REPAIRS 57-37
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
57-40 REPAIRS
5. Models with A/C: Disconnect A/C compressor
multiplug. Remove 4 bolts securing A/C
compressor, release compressor and position
aside.
6.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump pulley and
remove pulley.
7.Position tray to catch spillage, release PAS
pump pressure pipe.
8.Remove clip and release PAS pump inlet hose.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.9.Remove jockey pulley.
10.Remove bolt securing oil cooling pipe bracket
and release bracket from housing.
11.Remove two bolts securing PAS pump.
12.Remove 4 bolts and one nut securing auxiliary
housing. Pull housing forward and release
PAS pump. Remove PAS pump.

STEERING
57-42 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Clean PAS pump and adaptor pipe.
2.Fit new 'O' ring to adaptor pipe, fit pipe and
tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3.Position mounting bracket to PAS pump, fit but
do not tighten bolt.
4.Position PAS pump and align pump drive to
coolant pump. Fit and tighten bolts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
5.Tighten mounting plate bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6.Clean PAS pump and pipe union.
7.Fit and tighten PAS pump pressure pipe to 20
Nm (15 lbf.ft).
8.Fit PAS pump inlet hose and secure with clip.
9.Clean PAS pump and pulley mating faces.
10.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten bolts
to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
11.Fit auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
12.Bleed power steering system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Hydraulic system - bleed.
Steering column assembly and lock
$% 57.40.01
Remove
1.Remove steering column intermediate shaft.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Shaft -
intermediate and universal joint - steering
column.
2.Remove rotary coupler.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler.
3.Open fascia lower access panel.
4.Remove steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
steering column.
5.Disconnect multiplug and illumination bulb
from passive coil and remove passive coil.