Land Rover Discovery: Power Steering - Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
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- 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 with variable ratio, rack and pinion steering
and speed sensitive power assistance. Power assistance is from an electric
motor attached to the steering gear.
The steering gear also incorporates:
- A Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), on the end of the electric
motor.
- A reduction gear.
- A torque sensor on the gear mechanism.
Power assistance is controlled by the PSCM, which uses the electric motor
to apply an axial force on the steering rack via the reduction gear. The level
of power assistance depends on the:
- steering torque applied with the steering wheel,
- vehicle speed, and
- terrain response mode selected.
The PSCM also uses the electric motor to provide the following assistance
features:
- Pull drift compensation.
- Assistance changes during Eco Stop/Start functions.
- Assistance reduction if system overheats.
- Assistance reduction if supply voltage is too low or high.
- Assistance reduction for system stability optimization.
- Soft end stops.
- Park assist support / interface (where fitted).
For additional information, refer to: Parking Aid (413-13 Parking Aid,
Description and Operation).
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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 LOCATION
Graphic: 1 off 2.
Stop lamp switch
Rain/Light sensor
Side turn signal indicator lamp
Headlamp
Front fog lamp
Battery Junction Box (BJB)
Reverse lamp switch
Graphic: 2 off 2.
High Mounted Stop Lamp (HMSL)
License plate lamp
Front height sensor (Xenon headlamps only)
Note: The Climate control system
removes moisture from the air and
deposits the excess water beneath the
vehicle. Puddles may form, but this is
normal and is no cause for concern.
Note: The LED indicator lamps, above the
switches, will illuminate when the function
is selected.
Note: When the ECO p