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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NOTE:
Adaptive dynamics damper shown, standard damper similar.
Bolt - shock absorber to wheel knuckle
Shock absorber
Nut - Shock absorber top mounting to body fastener
Nut - shock absorber to top mounting.
Spring isolator
Spring
Nut - shock absorber to wheel knuckle
Spring
The coil spring
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Brake/clutch system pressure bleeder/filler
WARNING:
Do not allow dirt or foreign liquids to enter the reservoir. Use
only
new brake fluid of the correct specification from airtight containers.
Do not mix brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure