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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FLUID LEVEL CHECK
NOTE:
The transmission fluid temperature must be between 37ºC (99ºF) and
45ºC (113ºF) whilst checking level. Should the temperature rise above
this figure, abort the check and allow the transmission fluid to cool.
This automatic transmission is not equipped with a fluid level i
REMOVAL
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Transmission jack
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some illustrations may show the transmission removed for clarity.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (