Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Range Rover Classic - 199502 01 - INTRODUCTION03 04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA04 05 - ENGINE TUNING DATA05 06 07 - GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS07 09 - LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES08 10 - MAINTENANCE09 12 - ENGINE - Tdi10 11 12 13 12 - ENGINE - V8i14 17 - EMISSION CONTROL15 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - Tdi16 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - MFI17 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - CRUISE CONTROL - V8i18 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - Tdi19 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - V8i20 30 - MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM21 33 - CLUTCH22 37 - MANUAL GEARBOX - R38023 41 - TRANSFER GEARBOX - BORG WARNER24 25 44 - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF26 27 28 47 - PROPELLER SHAFTS29 51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE30 31 54 - FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE32 33 34 57 - STEERING35 36 37 60 - FRONT SUSPENSION38 64 - REAR SUSPENSION39 68 - AIR SUSPENSION40 70 - BRAKES - NON ABS41 70 - BRAKES - ABS42 70 - BRAKES - ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 74 - WHEELS AND TYRES59 75 - SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM60 76 - CHASSIS AND BODY61 62 63 64 80 - HEATING AND VENTILATION65 82 - AIR CONDITIONING66 84 - WIPERS AND WASHERS67 86 - ELECTRICAL
Land Rover Range Rover Classic34 · 57 - STEERING
34 · Steering & suspension

STEERING FAULTS

Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Classic
Section
FAULT DIAGNOSIS › STEERING FAULTS
57 - STEERINGSTEERING FAULTS · page 1 of 3
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STEERING

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

STEERING DAMPER

The power steering system, as well as reducing the
effort required to manoeuvre the vehicle when
parking, also helps to dampen any deflections of the
road wheels, being transmitted back to the steering
wheel.

When operating the vehicle off road, the road wheels
are often deflected by ruts and boulders causing the
steering wheel to turn left and right. This phenomenon
is known as ’steering kickback’. To subdue the effects
of ’steering kickback’, a hydraulic damper is fitted in
the steering linkage between the track rod and the
differential casing. The damper, which offers the same
resistance in extension and compression, is sealed for
life.

Steering damper check

Check the condition operation of the hydraulic
steering damper as follows:

Check procedure

1. Inspect damper for casing damage or leaks.
2. Clamp one end of the damper horizontally in a

vice using soft jaws. Compress and extend the
unit by hand. Resistance should be equal in both
directions.

3. If it is felt that the unit is outside acceptable

limits, fit a new steering damper

STEERING FAULTS

Symptom:-

Excessive kickback through steering wheel - when
driven on rough terrain.

1. Is the steering damper in good working order?

See Steering Damper
NO -

Renew unit.

See Repair, Steering

Damper

YES -

Continue.

2. Is there any looseness or free play in the

steering ball joints and linkage?
YES -

See Steering Linkage Inspect

NO -

Continue.

3. Is there any looseness or worn bushes in front

suspension?
YES -

See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair,

Radius Arm

NOTE: When replacing suspension bushes
ALL bushes and fixings must be replaced.

NO -

Continue.

4. Is the steering exceptionally light/sensitive when

driven on good road surface?
YES -

See fault symptom - Steering
excessively light/sensitive and
freeplay at steering wheel.

NO -

Suspect axle swivel resistance.

5. Check the resistance of the axle swivels.

See

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul,
Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing Non ABS See FRONT
AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Front
Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing ABS

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