Steering Wheel/Column Lock - Misaligned
NO. 57/06/94/USDATE: 18/03/94
MODEL
Range Rover Discovery
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Range Rover from VIN LH 647645
Discovery from VIN LH 081991
SUBJECT
Steering Wheel Alignment
DETAIL
Initial feedback from prior-consultation, implemented from the VIN numbers above (Known as 1995 Model Year in some markets) has identified a number of vehicles that have steering wheels misaligned by more than 45 degrees. Under normal circumstances misalignment of less than 45 degrees can be adjusted at the drag link, refering to bulletin 57/05/94. In instances where the misalignment is greater than 45 degrees refer to the procedure listed.
ACTION REQUIRED
At Predelivery Inspection check and adjust the steering wheel as necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
Not applicable.
PROCEDURE
1. Centralize the steering box, (refer to bulletin 57/04/94) using dowel location.
2. Steering wheel should be on center.
3. Steering column should be locked.
4. If steps 1 to 3 are correct proceed to method (A) Step 9 or method (B) Step 14
NOTE
If steering wheel only is misaligned follow method A, if however steering column lock is misaligned follow method B.
Method (A) ALIGN STEERING WHEEL ONLY
1. Disconnect battery leads, negative lead first.
2. Remove the air bag assembly (if applicable), refer to Workshop manual section 76.
3. Remove the steering wheel, refer to the workshop manual section 57.
4. Centralize the cruise control cassette (if fitted) (refer to bulletin 57/04/94).
5. Ensure direction indicator cancelling dogs are horizontal.
6. Refit the steering wheel on center and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft.)
7. Refit the air bag (if applicable)
8. Reconnect the battery and switch the ignition on, monitor the SRS light (if applicable) to ensure it extinguishes.
CAUTION
Remove the centralizing dowel from the steering box before road test.
9. Road test the vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel.
10. The steering wheel should now be within 90 degrees of center.
11. Adjust the drag link length until the steering wheel is returned to center.
Method (B) ALIGN STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN LOCK
1. Disconnect battery leads, negative lead first.
2. Remove the air bag assembly (if applicable), refer to Workshop manual section 76.
3. Remove the steering wheel, refer to the workshop manual section 57.
4. Remove cruise control cassette (if applicable), refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft, refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
6. Engage the steering column lock.
Note
The steering box is now pegged on center and the steering column is locked in position.
7. Refit the intermediate steering shaft, refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
8. Centralize the cruise control cassette (If applicable, refer to bulletin 57/04/94).
9. Refit the cruise control cassette, (If applicable) refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
10. Ensure the direction indicator cancelling dogs are horizontal.
11. Refit the steering wheel and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft.).
12. Refit the air bag (if applicable).
13. Reconnect the battery and switch the ignition on, monitor the SRS light (if applicable) to ensure it extinguishes.
CAUTION
Remove the centralizing dowel from the steering box before road test.
14. Road test the vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel.
15. The steering wheel should now be within 90 degrees of center.
16. Adjust the drag link length until the steering wheel is returned to center.
WARRANTY
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply. Method A is covered under Predelivery Inspection.
COMP. CODE
5D1A
SRO
Method B:
57.60.89/27 - 00.85 hour