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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LOAD CARRYING
Never allow passengers to travel
in the loadspace under any
circumstances. All vehicle
occupants should be seated
correctly and wear a seat belt at
all times when the vehicle is in
motion.
Always make sure objects carried
within the vehicle are secured
properly.
LOADSPACE C
Never use a seal which has been improperly stored or handled.
Take great care when removing old seals that the sealing surfaces and
seal
housing are not damaged.
Carefully examine seal before installing to make sure that it is clean
and
undamaged.
Make sure that the surface on which the se