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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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality hydrometer
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dispensing Kit
Land Rover diagnostic equipment
DRAINING
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
NOTES:
Make sure to add 1 liter of fluid to the upper tank and drain it
throu
Vacuum exhaust valve
Pressurized oil outlet to cylinder block
Center plate
Oil pressure control solenoid
Control ring
Vanes and rotor assembly
Oil pump cover
Control spring
Oil pump housing
Vacuum port connection to cylinder block
Vacuum pump vanes
Vacuum pump housing
Pump drive spro