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
CAUTION:
Use a suitable trim tool.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01, Specifications).
Refer to: Instrument Cluster (413-01, Removal and Installation).
COMPONENT LOCATION
NOTE:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) illustration shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD)
illustration similar.
Brake pedal
Hydraulic pipes
Integrated Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
Brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir.
OVERVIEW
The hydraulic brak