300Tdi Discovery
57
STEERING
12
REPAIR
UPPER STEERING COLUMN
Service repair no - 57.40.01
NOTE: Steering column assembly is not a
serviceable component.
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 - if fitted or steering wheel trim pad and
horn push assembly.
Remove
1. Remove steering wheel.
See Steering Wheel
CAUTION: Prevent rotation of rotary
coupler once steering wheel is removed.
Secure in position with adhesive tape.
2. Remove driver’s access panel.
3. Remove steering column shroud.
See Steering
Column Shroud
4. Remove rotary coupler.
See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair, Rotary Coupler
5. If fitted - remove 4 screws securing knee bolster,
remove knee bolster.
6. Disconnect column switch multiplug.
7. Disconnect ignition switch multiplug from fuse
box.