300Tdi Discovery
STEERING
5
REPAIR
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1. Ensure fluid in reservoir reaches dipstick
maximum.
2. Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Recheck and correct reservoir fluid level.
NOTE: During instructions 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4. With engine at idle speed, loosen bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5. Check fluid level.
6. Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7. Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8. Carry out road test.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1. Remove undertray.
2. Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
3. Loosen mounting bracket clamp bolt, raise
reservoir to gain access to pipe clamps.
4. Loosen clamps, disconnect feed and return
hoses from reservoir, allow fluid to drain.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
5. Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.
