STEERING
Hydraulic system - bleed
$% 57.15.02
Steering linkage - centralise
$% 57.35.05
Bleed
The following procedure assumes that the front
wheel alignment is correctly adjusted.
1.
Clean PAS fluid reservoir around filler cap and
fluid level indicators.
2.
Remove filler cap from PAS fluid reservoir. If
necessary, fill PAS fluid reservoir to upper level
indicator with recommended fluid.
CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
Adjust
1.
2.
3.
Raise front of vehicle, and position the road
wheels at straight ahead.
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
CAUTION: Ensure no dirt is allowed to enter
the steering reservoir when the cap is
removed.
3.
4.
Start engine and run to normal operating
temperature.
Position container to catch fluid spillage from
steering box.
Remove nut securing drag link to drop arm.
Using tool LRT-57-036 break taper joint and
release drag link from drop arm.
5.
With engine at idle speed, and an assistant
turning the steering from lock to lock, loosen
bleed screw on top of steering box. Keep PAS
fluid reservoir topped up and allow all air to
bleed from system. When fluid from bleed
screw is free of air, tighten bleed screw.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock
for longer than 10 seconds.
6.
7.
Stop engine.
Clean spilled PAS fluid from steering box and
surrounding area.
CAUTION: Power steering fluid will damage
paint finished surfaces. If spilled,
immediately remove fluid and clean area
with water.
Fit centralising bolt to steering box and ensure
that front road wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
8.
9.
Check fluid level in PAS fluid reservoir and fill to
upper level mark. If fluid is aerated, wait until
fluid is free from bubbles.
4. Loosen clamp bolts on drag link.
Fit PAS fluid reservoir filler cap.
57-18
ADJUSTMENTS
| Categories | Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery II, Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Discovery Series II |
| 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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