Discovery II
STEERING
57-46
REPAIRS
5. Ensure steering wheel is in the straight ahead
position and fit centralising bolt to steering box.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
6. Intermediate shaft: Slide the intermediate
shaft upwards, release from the universal joint
and remove intermediate shaft from the
steering column.
7. Universal joint: Slide the intermediate shaft
upwards, release from the universal joint and
remove universal joint from the steering box.
Refit
1. Clean and inspect splines for wear and
damage.
2. Intermediate shaft: Locate intermediate shaft
on steering column and engage with universal
joint. Ensure splines are fully engaged and bolt
holes aligned.
3. Universal joint: Locate universal joint on
steering box and engage in intermediate shaft.
Ensure splines are fully engaged and bolt
holes aligned.
4. Fit bolts securing intermediate shaft to
universal joint and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5. Intermediate shaft: Fit bolts securing
intermediate shaft to steering column and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6. Universal joint: Fit bolts securing universal
joint to steering box and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
7. LHD diesel: Connect hose to turbocharger
and intercooler and secure the clips.
8. Fit ignition key, remove steering box
centralising bolt and check that steering wheel
is in the straight ahead position.