300Tdi Discovery
STEERING
15
REPAIR
STEERING COLUMN LOCK ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 57.40.31
Remove
CAUTION: Before removing any parts of
steering linkage, it is imperative that road
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary
coupler being wound up or damaged.
CAUTION: After refitting steering linkage
parts follow correct procedure to ensure
that road wheels, steering box and
steering wheel are correctly positioned relative to
each other when in straight ahead condition. If
steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure that
drive pegs on rotary coupler are correctly
positioned before steering wheel is replaced.
This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in
rear of steering wheel.
After final alignment connect rotary coupler
multiplug, tighten steering wheel securing nut and
fit airbag module - if fitted.
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
3. Release turnbuckles, lower driver’s access
panel.
4. If fitted, remove 4 screws securing knee pad,
remove bolster.
5. Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.
6. Disconnect ignition switch main feed multiplug.
