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:
If the door is a rear door, ensure that the child locks are not engaged
and the fault is still present before continuing.
NOTE:
Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully latched position
during this test.
NOTE:
Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully latch
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
CHECK
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Right shown, left is similar.
It is not necessary to carry out the parking brake shoe 'bedding-in
procedure' if the rear brake discs or parking brake shoes have been