Land Rover Range Rover 1987 Power Steering Box Rover Manual

:If the torque peak occurs before the centre
position, add to the shim washer value; if the
torque peak occurs after the centre position,
subtract from the shim washer value.
Shim washers are available as follows:
O.O3mm, O.O7mm, 0.12mm and 0.24mm (0.0015 in,
0.003 in, 0.005 in and 0.010 in).
NOTE: Adjustment of 
0.07mm (0.003 in) to the
shim value will move the torque peak area by 
l/4turn approximately on the shaft.
93.
94.
95.
96.Fit the drop arm to the steering box using a
new tab washer. Tighten the...

POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Procedure.,. ITest1.
If there is a lack of power assistance for the
steering the pressure of the hydraulic pump should
be checked first before fitting new components to
the system. The fault diagnosis chart should also be
used to assist in tracing faults in the power steering
system.
2.SERVICE TOOLS
HY23-Pressure gauge
jD10-2 -Test adaptor
LSTlO-11 -Thread adaptor
3.
4.
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‘14ERR10A. Steering box.
B. Steering pump.
C. Existing hose, steering box to pump.
D. Hose...

These checks should be carried out first on one
lock, then on the other.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the
steering wheel be held on full lock for more
than 30 seconds in any one minute, otherwise
there will be a tendency for the oil to overheat
and possible damage to the seals may result.
10.
11.
12.
13.Release the steering wheel and allow the
engine to idle. The pressure should be below
7 
kgf/cm’ (100 p.s.i.1.If the pressures recorded during the foregoing
tests are outside the specified range,...

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j:;:i.*POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Remove and refit
Removing
1.
2.
3.
4.Place a drain tray beneath the power steering
box.
Prop open the hood.
Remove the reservoir filler cap.
Disconnect the return hose from the steering
box. Drain the fluid completely from the
reservoir, reconnect the hose.
CAUTION: Power steering fluid is harmful to
paintwork Should any fluid seep onto body,
.chassis, or any other components. immediately
wipe clean. 
It is most important that...

POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELTAdjust
Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.Prop open the hood and disconnect the
battery negative lead.Check, by thumb pressure, the belt tension
between the crankshaft and the pump pulley.
There should be a free movement of between
4 to 6mm (0.19 to 0.25 in).
Loosen the two nuts at the side of the pump
to allow the pump to be pivoted.
Loosen the bolt securing the pump lower
bracket to the slotted adjustment link.Pivot the pump (in the direction of the bold
arrow) as necessary and...

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10.
11.Refit the alternator drive belt and adjust to
give 4 to 6mm (0.19 to 0.25 in) movement
when checked midway between the power
steering pump and alternator pulleys.
Reconnect the battery negative lead and closethe hood.
NOTE: Check adjustment after running
engine at fast idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes
if a new belt has been fitted.
STEERING PUMP
NOTE: The power steering pump is not a
serviceable item. In the event of failure or
damage a new pump must be fitted.
Remove...

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11.
12.Remove the three bolts securing the pump to
the pivot bracket, maneuver the pump out of
the bracket and withdraw it from the engine
compartment asfar as the remaining
connected fluid hose will permit.
Release the clamp securing the hose to the
Pump,remove the hose and plug both
openings to prevent ingress of dirt.
Refitting
13. Remove the plug from the fluid hose and
secure the hose to a NEW pump. Tighten the
hose clamp securely.
14. Maneuver the pump into the pivot bracket...

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POWER STEERING
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
SYMPTOM
CAUSETEST ACTIONCUREINSUFFICIENT POWER(I) Lack of fluidCheck hydraulic fluidIf low, fill and bleed the
GSISTANCE WHENtank levelsystem
PARKING(2) Driving beltCheck belt tensionAdjust the driving belt
(3) Defective hydraulic
pump(a) Fit pressure guage
of pressure is outside
between highlimits (high or low) after
pressure hose andchecking items 
I and 2,
steering pump withsee Note 
2steering held hard on
full lock, see Note 1
and ‘Power Steering
System...

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SYMPTOM
CAUSETEST ACTIONCURE
EXCESSIVE NOISE
(1) If the high pressureCheck the loose runs ofAlter hose route or
hose is allowed tothe hosesinsulate as necessary
come into contact
with the body shell,
or any component
not insulated by the
body mounting,
noise will be
transmitted to the
car interior
(2) Noise from hydraulicCheck oil level and bleed If no cure, change
pumpsystemhydraulic pump
Note 
I. Never hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 30 seconds in any one minute, to...

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COUPLING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS
Remove and refit
CAUTION: PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY OF THE
COMPONENTSINCORPORATED IN
THESTEERING LINKAGE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE
ROAD WHEELS ARE IN A STRAIGHT AHEAD
POSITION AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS
THEN REMOVED TO PREVENT THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPIRAL CASSETTE BEING WOUND UP
OR DAMAGED IF THE STEERING LINKAGE IS
INADVERTENTLY MOVED OR ROTATED.
AFTERREFITTINGSTEERINGLINKAGE
COMPONENTS, THE ROAD WHEELS MUST BE
RE-POSITIONED STRAIGHT AHEAD
BEFORE...