Freelander Service Procedures
STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS
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STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS
Power assisted steering (PAS) system -
bleed
$% 57.15.02
Check
1. Switch off engine.
2. Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until
fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir
to 'UPPER' level mark.
3. Fit reservoir filler cap.
Adjust
1. Clean PAS fluid reservoir around filler cap and
fluid level indicators.
2. Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill
reservoir to 'UPPER' mark with Dexron II D
power steering fluid. Fluid must always be
present in reservoir while bleeding.
3. Start engine and allow to run at idle for 10
seconds. Stop engine.
4. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
5. Start engine and turn steering fully to LH and
RH locks. Stop engine.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock
for longer than 10 seconds.
6. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
7. Start and run engine for 2 minutes, turn
steering fully to RH and LH locks.
Cable - key interlock - adjust
$% 57.40.52
Check
1. Select position 'P'.
2. Remove key from starter switch.
3. Check that selector lever cannot be moved
from 'P' position.
4. Insert and turn key to position II.
5. Depress brake pedal and check that selector
lever can be moved from 'P' position, and key
cannot be removed from starter switch. Key
should only rotate back to a position between I
and 0.
Adjust
1. Select position 'P'.
2. Remove key from starter switch.
3. Remove front console.
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
4. Loosen bolt securing cable clamp.
5. Pull cable away from interlock mechanism until
spring pressure is felt. Correct adjustment is
cable free play removed without compressing
spring. When correct tighten interlock cable
clamp screw to 6 Nm (4.5 lbf.ft).
6. Recheck cable operation.
7. Fit front console.
