Steering wheel alignment

STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Model

Range Rover Discovery

Affected vehicles

Range Rover and Discovery from VIN LH 647645 and LJ 081991

Date

1994-03-04

Reference

04/03/94

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Steering Wheel Alignment

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

Range Rover Range Rover and Discovery from VIN LH 647645 and Discovery LJ 081991

DETAIL

From the above VIN numbers (known as 95 Model Year in some markets) a process change was introduced to enhance the centralisation of the steering box. The new Pre-delivery Inspection sheets applicable to these models have steering wheel alignment as an added check/adjustment, please refer to item 35-Check alignment of steering wheel and adjust front link if necessary. Should it be found that the steering wheel is off centre during road test, the procedure identified below MUST be followed precisely.

ACTION REQUIRED

During Pre-delivery inspection if the steering wheel is found to be off centre follow the procedure below.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

1) Road test the vehicle during Pre-delivery inspection. 2) If the steering wheel alignment is incorrect when driven, note the position of the steering wheel, return to the workshop and and adjust the drag link until the steering wheel is returned to the on centre position. 3) DO NOT REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND ATTEMPT TO REALIGN ON THE STEERING COLUMN SPLINES. 4) The steering wheel on vehicles fitted with Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) (Air bags) can only be removed following removal of the drivers SRS module and therefore should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, for removal and refitting instructions on vehicles fitted with SRS reference should be made to the Workshop Manual section 76. 5) If problems are experienced carrying out the above procedure please contact Technical Service on 021-700-3050.

04/03/94

57/05/94/EN

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply covered by Pre-delivery Inspection.

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable