Land Rover Discovery: Steering Column Diagnosis and
Testing
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Inspection and verification
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Steering System and operation, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section of the workshop manual
Pinpoint tests
NOTE:
The steering wheel heater will not operate if the engine is not
running.
NOTES:
An infra-red thermometer is used during this test.
The steering wheel temperature should have in
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
The steering wheel is shown removed for clarity.
Left hand drive illustration(s) shown, Right hand drive is similar
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
In this procedure the B-pillar outer panel is installed in conjunction
with:
Front door
Rear door
Front seat
Rear seat cushion
Front safety belt retractor
Front scuff plate trim panel
Rear scuff plate trim panel
Headliner
Side air curtain module
The B-pillar outer panel
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the engine is turned off.
They may also start to operate after the engine is turned off and
continue operating for up to 10 minutes.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur,