Land Rover Discovery: Power Steering
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Chassis / Chassis-Steering-System / Power Steering
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Power Steering - Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
Steering gear
Steering column intermediate shaft
Heat shield
Overview
The vehicle is fitted with electric power steering, provided by a ZF
Servolectric steering gear unit wit
Power Steering - Description
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball nut
Steering rack
Pinion shaft
Torque sensor
Boot (2 off)
Track rod (2 off)
Threaded boss for securing bolt (2 off)
Signal and power lead for torque sensor
Power Steering - Operation
For the electric power steering system to provide assistance the engine
must be running - with one exception - see: ASSISTANCE CHANGES
DURING ECO STOP/START FUNCTIONS, below.
If a fault occurs which a
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Roof racks and load carriers
A loaded roof rack can reduce the
stability of the vehicle, particularly
when cornering and during
crosswinds.
Driving off-road with a loaded
roof rack is not recommended.
Fit only a roof rack system that is designed
for use with your vehicle. For further
information, consult your Retailer/
Rear Drive Unit
(RDU)/ Operation
The RDU is driven by the driveshaft which is connected to the PTU. As the
PTU synchroniser is engaged, the driveshaft begins to rotate the stationary
components within the RDU. Pressure is then applied to the clutch plates
and torque is the transferred to the halfshafts.
The drive flange is connect
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