Land Rover Discovery: Power Steering
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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
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
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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COMPONENT REMOVAL
Whenever possible, clean components and the surrounding area before
removal.
Blank off openings exposed by component removal.
Following disconnection, seal fuel, oil or hydraulic lines immediately
using
suitable blanking plugs or caps.
Seal open ends of exposed oilways using
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets
or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifcations section.
Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's
instructions.
The spring is under extreme tension, care must be tak