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STEERING
4.
DIRECTIONAL STABILITY
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
From 1. GENERAL STEERING:
1. Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
1.
2.
Is directional stability concern when vehicle is
towing?
YES - Check towing/vehicle loading parameters
in Owner’s Handbook.
NO - Refill or drain to correct level. Bleed
system, check for leaks See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed.
NO - go to 3.
2. Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3. Are hoses or joints leaking? Check on full lock
with engine at 2000 rev/min.
YES - loosen and retorque joints.
NO - go to 6.
3.
4.
Check condition of rear trailing link/chassis
bushes.
Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
4. Does leak remain?
YES - change PAS pipe.
NO - end.
5.
6.
Check condition of front and rear shock
absorbers. If necessary, change units in pairs,
side to side.
5. Does leak remain?
YES - suspect seal in component. Check and
replace as necessary.
NO - end.
Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
6. Is oil escaping from filler cap?
YES - bleed system See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed.
NO - go to 8.
7.
8.
Check steering damper See Steering Damper
.
7.
Is oil still escaping from filler cap?
YES - go back to 1.
NO - end.
Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
8.
Is oil leaking from PAS pump?
YES - go to 10.
9.
Check wheel balance
NO - continue.
10.
Is problem resolved?
YES - end
9. Is oil leaking from PAS box?
YES - go to 10.
NO - contact local technical office.
NO - end.
10.
Clean unit, add tracer dye to system. Retest
11.
Is oil still leaking?
YES - establish leak point. Repair or replace unit
as necessary.
NO - end.
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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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