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STEERING
Symptom:-
Symptom:-
Fluid leaks from steering box seals.
Steering heavy - stiff, poor castor return action.
CAUTION: The steering wheel must not be
held on full lock for more than 30 seconds
in one minute, as this may overheat the
fluid and cause damage to the oil seals.
1. Are tyres correct type and pressure?
NO - See INTRODUCTION, Information,
Wheels and Tyres .
YES - Check universal joints for seizure and
correct alignment See Repair, Lower Steering
Shaft and Universal Joints .
1.
Check fluid level See Repair, Power Steering
Fluid Reservoir .
Check power steering box adjustments See
Overhaul, Power Steering Box .
Check fluid pressure See Power Steering
System - Test .
2.
3.
Is the power assistance satisfactory?
NO - See fault symptom Insufficient
assistance, (castor return action normal).
YES - Disconnect drag link from drop arm and
check steering column and box for stiffness See
Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends .
2.
Is pressure high?
YES - Renew pump See Repair, Power
steering Pump .
If oil seal leaks persist after renewing the pump
See Overhaul, Power Steering Box .
NO - See Overhaul, Power Steering Box .
Is the steering stiff with the drag link
disconnected?
Symptom:-
NO - Check steering ball joints for seizure and
axle swivels lubrication and resistance See
Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends , See
FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul,
Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing .
YES - Disconnect the lower steering shaft and
check the column and box for stiffness See
Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and Universal
Joints .
Insufficient power assistance - castor return
action normal.
1.
Are tyres correct type and pressure?
NO - See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Wheels and Tyres .
YES - Continue.
2.
Is fluid level correct?
NO - Check fluid level See Repair, Power
Steering Fluid Reservoir .
YES - Check system for air locks See Repair,
Power Steering System - Bleed .
4. Is the steering column stiff to turn when
disconnected from the box?
NO - Remove and overhaul box See Overhaul,
Power Steering Box .
3.
Is pressure correct?
NO - Check fluid pressure See Power Steering
System - Test .
YES - Adjust steering column See Stiff
Steering Checklist .
If pressure is not correct after bleeding the
system, renew pump See Repair, Power
Steering Pump .
YES - See Overhaul, Power Steering Box .
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 300 Tdi |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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