Steering Wheel Alignment (57/06/94/US)

Publication date: 1994-03-18
Reference number: 57/06/94/US

STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 57/06/94/US, Date of Issue: March 18, 1994

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover, Discovery
SECTION:	Steering
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	Range Rover from VIN LH 647645, Discovery from VIN LH 081991

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, refer to bulletin 57/05/94. In instances where the misalignment is greater than 45 degrees refer to the procedure below.

ACTION REQUIRED

At Pre-Delivery Inspection check and adjust the steering wheel as necessary.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable.

Fig 1: Aligning Steering Wheel

PROCEDURE

Centralize the steering box, (refer to bulletin 57/04/94/US ) using dowel location.
Steering wheel should be on center.
Steering column should be locked.
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

Disconnect battery leads negative lead first.
Remove the air bag assembly (if applicable), refer to Workshop manual section 76.
Remove the steering wheel, refer to the workshop manual section 57.
Centralize the cruise control cassette (if fitted) (refer to bulletin 57/04/94).
Ensure direction indicator cancelling dogs are horizontal.
Refit the steering wheel on center and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lbf ft)
Refit the air bag (if applicable)
Reconnect the battery and switch the ignition on, monitor the SRS light (if applicable) to ensure it extinguishes.
Remove the centralizing dowel from the steering box before road test.
Road test the vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel.
The steering wheel should now be within 90 degrees of center.
Adjust the drag link length until the steering wheel is returned to center.

Method (B) ALIGN STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Disconnect battery leads negative lead first.
Remove the air bag assembly (if applicable), refer to Workshop manual section 76.
Remove the steering wheel, refer to the workshop manual section 57.
Remove cruise control cassette (if applicable), refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft, refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
Engage the steering column lock.
NOTE: The steering box is now pegged on center and the steering column is locked in position.
Refit the intermediate steering shaft, refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
Centralize the cruise control cassette (If applicable, refer to bulletin 57/04/94).
Refit the cruise control cassette, (If applicable) refer to the Workshop Manual section 57.
Ensure the direction indicator cancelling dogs are horizontal.
Refit the steering wheel and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lbf ft).
Refit the air bag (if applicable).
Reconnect the battery and switch the ignition on, monitor the SRS light (if applicable) to ensure it extinguishes.
Remove the centralizing dowel from the steering box before road test.
Road test the vehicle noting the position of the steering wheel.
The steering wheel should now be within 90 degrees of center.
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 Pre-Delivery Inspection.

COMP. CODE:
1. 5D1A

SRO:
1. Method B:
2. 57.60.89/27 - 00.85 hour