Steering wheel alignment

STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Model

Discovery Discovery

Affected vehicles

703237 onwards 534104 onwards

Date

1997-05-14

Reference

14/05/97

Bulletin text

Steering Wheel Alignment

MODEL

Discovery Discovery

DETAIL

Steering wheel alignment was introduced as part of the Pre-Delivery Inspection from the above Vin numbers. Following recent warranty audits it has been highlighted that the incorrect claim procedure is being made. All Discovery’s from 97MY are processed via the new laser four wheel alignment rig, this ensures that the Steering box, intermediate shaft, Steering column, Rotary Cassette and Steering wheel are aligned within a maximum error of 4 degrees. During transportation some vehicles may experience suspension settlement, this will result in steering wheel misalignment. This settlement will normally be less than 45 degrees at the steering wheel and adjustment must be carried out using the Drag Link. No claim can be made for this action as it is part of the PDI process . On the rare occasion that the Steering wheel is misaligned by more than 45 degrees Process A on the following page must be used for resetting steering wheel alignment and the relevant SRO claimed. bulletin 57/01/95 and should be used in all instances where steering wheel adjustment is undertaken from the above Vin numbers.

ACTION REQUIRED

At Pre-Delivery Inspection, check and adjust drag link only if steering wheel is within +/- 45 degrees of centre (0) as shown in the illustration. Note: No claim can be made for this adjustment as it is part of the PDI. Adjustment outside the 45 degree parameter must be claimed using the appropriate SRO listed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

New Part Steering box peg - BH 108151 to be used from Discovery Vin number 136202.

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual section 57 centralise steering box

Align steering wheel - Within +/- 45 degrees

1) Road test vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel. 2). If the steering wheel is within +/- 45 degrees of centre, adjust drag link length only . If more than 45 degrees follow Process A, referred to on following page. 3) If the steering wheel is within +/- 45 degrees of centre, (0) as shown in the illustration, adjust the drag link length only to return the steering wheel to centre. This action is included in the PDI and no warranty claim can be made for this adjustment.

14/05/97

57/03/97/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ 703237 onwards LJ 534104 onwards

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes

WARRANTY

If steering adjusted by drag link then claim is included in PDI and no warranty claim should be submitted.If steering wheel is removed normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

COMP. CODE

5D1A

SRO

57.60.01 Steering wheel adjustment (non cruise control/Non air bag ) - 00.15 hour. 57.60.01/30 Steering wheel adjustment (cruise control only) - 00.30 hour. 57.61.01 Steering wheel adjustment (cruise control and air bag) - 00.45 hour.

Steering Wheel Alignment

MODEL

Discovery Discovery

Process A - Align steering wheel greater than +/- 45 degrees

1) Ensure box is pegged (using peg BH 108151),see technical bulletin 57/04/94/EN. 2) Disconnect battery leads negative first. 3) Remove the airbag assembly (if applicable), refer to workshop manual section 76. 4) Remove the steering wheel, refer to workshop manual section 57. 5) Centralise cruise control cassette (if fitted), refer to bulletin 57/04/95/EN. 6) Ensure direction indicator cancelling dogs are horizontal. 7) Re-fit the steering wheel on centre and tighten to 45 Nm (33lbf/ft). 8) Re-fit the airbag (if applicable). 9) Re-connect the battery and switch on the ignition, monitor the SRS light (if applicable) to ensure it extinguishes. 10) The steering box is now centralised to the straight ahead position.

WARNING Remove the steering box peg / dowel before road test

11) Road test the vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel. 12) Adjust the drag link length, only to return the steering wheel to centre. refer to workshop manual section 57. NOTE: Use the appropriate SRO listed on page 1 when undertaking Process A.

14/05/97 57/03/97/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ 703237 onwards LJ 534104 onwards