Land Rover Discovery: Steering Column Diagnosis and Testing - Pinpoint tests
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 increased by approximately 10ºC after 5 minutes.
- Do not measure the steering wheel temperature at the seam in the in the leather; this is where the heater element starts and finishes and will produce inaccurate test results.
NOTES:
- An infra-red thermometer is used during this test.
- The steering wheel temperature should stabilise at 30ºC to 43ºC.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
Rotate the steering wheel during this test to check for an intermittent fault.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
Rotate the steering wheel during this test to check for an intermittent fault.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
Rotate the steering wheel during this test to check for an intermittent fault.
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WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
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NOTE:
The steering wheel heater will not operate if the engine is not running.
NOTE:
The engine should still be running and the steering wheel heater set to on.
NOTE:
The engine should still be running and the steering wheel heater set to on.
NOTE:
The engine should still be running and the steering wheel heater set to on.
NOTE:
The engine should still be running and the steering wheel heater set to on.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
The engine should still be running and the steering wheel heater set to on.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
Rotate the steering wheel during this test to check for an intermittent fault.
WARNING:
Do not probe or disconnect the airbag connector(s) during this test.
NOTE:
Rotate the steering wheel during this test to check for an intermittent fault.
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DTC INDEX
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged on this vehicle, please refer to Section 100-00.
REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code Index - DTC: Power Steering Control Module (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Steering column specifications
General Specification
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Torque Specifications
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* New nuts/bolts must be fitted
Steering Column Diagnosis and
Testing - Inspection and verificationSteering Column Switches
Ignition Switch (G1774960)
/ Removal and Installation
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Steering Column Switches
Ignition Switch (G1774960)
/ Removal and Installation
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
Steering Column Switches
Steering Column
Multifunction Switch (G1351134)
/ Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Removal of the windshield wiper switch assembly is identical to this
procedure.
INSTALLATION
To install,
Steering Linkage Tie
Rod (G1788230) / Removal and
Installation
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some components shown removed for clarity.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-03 Steering Linkag
SEE MORE:
Front Suspension Front
Stabilizer Bar
Bushing (G2028384) / Removal and
Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle
Transmission Fluid Drain and
Refill (G1660818)
/ General Procedures
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
DRAINING
WARNINGS:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
Vehicle must be horizontal during this operation
