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Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)17 · Steering
17 · Steering & suspension

Power steering box - adjust

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Adjustment › Power steering box - adjust
SteeringPower steering box - adjust

POWER STEERING BOX - ADJUST

Service repair no - 57.35.01

WARNING: Adjustments of steering box

should not be required while in warranty 10. Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight period. If box is stiff or tight and within warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No 11. Adjust drag link 924 mm, 36.2 in between ball

attempt must be made to introduce backlash.

  1. Connect drag link and tighten to
  2. Apply park brake brake, select ’P’ and chock road wheels. 13. Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
  3. Jack up front of vehicle until wheels are clear of ground. 14. Road test vehicle .
  4. Support chassis front on axle stands.
  5. Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm. Drag link adjust
  6. Centralise steering box See Power Steering Box - centralise

NOTE: Only check for no backlash when steering box is in central position.

NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it should be repositioned.

Attempt must be made to introduce backlash. – NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it should be repositioned.
  1. Adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly tightens the steering box adjuster screw.
  2. Tighten locknut when all backlash has been removed.
  3. Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists loosen locknut and repeat adjustment procedure.
  4. Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no tightness exists.

ahead position.

joint centres. 40 Nm, 30 lbf ft.

chocks.

  1. If steering wheel is to right, drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to left drag link is too long.
  2. Adjust drag link until steering wheel points straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a straight line.

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