Power steering pump pulley - fatigue cracks

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - FATIGUE CRACKS

Model

Range Rover P38

Reference

Recall action 385(2)

Bulletin text

RECALL ACTION BULLETIN

Circulation: X Indicates to whom this information should be circulated SERVICE MANAGER X SERVICE RECEPTION PARTS MANAGER WARRANTY MANAGER

Range Rover V8 Petrol derivatives only Build date range

PROBLEM:

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - FATIGUE CRACKS

CAUSE:

Land Rover have identified a concern associated with the power steering pump pulley fitted to V8 petrol models. Reports have been received that detail premature failure of the pump pulley due to fatigue cracks occurring at low mileage. In the event of a pulley failure, the serpentine drive belt will also be subjected to damage resulting in loss of power assisted steering, electrical charging system and vehicle cooling. Should this occur the ignition warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel.

ACTION:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove issue 1 of this bulletin and replace with issue 2. The parts information has been amended.

To protect the long term integrity of the power steering pump assembly Land Rover are implementing recall action on all Range Rover V8 petrol models within the affected VIN range. All Range Rover vehicles within the VIN range above will require the power steering pump to be replaced. All vehicles currently held in stock, demonstrators and showroom vehicles must have the power steering pump replaced prior to customer despatch.

PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Seal all disconnected pipes and ports to prevent ingress of dirt.

1. Remove serpentine drive belt. workshop manual, section 26 - Cooling fan and section 86 - (Alternator) Drive belt. 2. Position suitable container below vehicle to catch oil spillage. 3. Remove banjo bolt securing the high pressure pipe to pump and discard sealing washers.

SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN No: A/B/D385 Issue 2

EN Bull. N o : A/B/D385

AFFECTED RANGE:

XA410483 to YA429903 July 1998 to September 1999

Refer to

Rover Group 1999

4. Remove and discard the clip securing the feed hose to pump and disconnect hose. 5. Plug open connections on pump, high pressure pipe and feed hose. 6. Remove two bolts securing pump to mounting bracket and remove pump. 7. Clean pump mounting bracket mating faces, dowel and dowel holes. 8. Fit new pump QVB000040K to mounting bracket and tighten bolts to 25Nm. 9. Connect the feed hose to the pump and secure with a new clip ANR2377 10. Clean high pressure pipe and banjo bolt. 11. Connect high pressure pipe to pump using new sealing washers STC1950. tighten banjo bolt to 25Nm. 12. Refit serpentine belt 13. Bleed the power steering system, top up fluid using ATF Dexron III or Texamatic 9226. Refer to workshop manual, section 57 - Power steering system bleed. 14. Endorse the service record book.

PARTS INFORMATION:

QVB000040K Power Steering Pump - 1 off STC1950 Sealing washers 2 off ANR2377 Clip - 1 off Power steering fluid - ATF Dexron III or Texamatic 9226

WARRANTY CLAIMS: UK - Complaint code A385 Option code A = 00.95 hour - Fit new power steering pump Power steering fluid allowance £5.00 claimed on ZZZ9 The above time includes a drive in/out allowance.

USA/Canada - Complaint code B385 57.20.89/27 = 00.95 hour - Fit new power steering pump Power steering fluid allowance included in material allowance upper limit The above time includes a drive in/out allowance.

Europe/Rest of World - Complaint code D385 57.20.89/27 = 00.95 hour - Fit new power steering pump Power steering fluid allowance included in material allowance upper limit The above time includes a drive in/out allowance.

SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN No: A/B/D385 Issue 2
Rover Group 1999