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

Ball bearing and cage assemblies

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Overhaul › Ball bearing and cage assemblies
SteeringBall bearing and cage assemblies
  1. If required, replace all three rings, using ring Rack thrust pad and adjuster expander LRT-57-019. The expander will not pass over rings already fitted. Remove rings to 43. Examine thrust pad for scores. allow access without damaging seal grooves. 44. Examine adjuster for wear in pad seat.
  2. Warm rings and expander tool to aid assembly. 45. Fit new sealing ring to rack adjuster. Fit rings to expander, slide expander over valve
Warm rings and expander tool to aid assembly. 45. Fit new sealing ring to rack adjuster. F

and worm assembly. In turn fit rings to their grooves. Remove expander, slide valve and worm assembly into ring compressor LRT-57-020and allow to cool.

Ball bearing and cage assemblies

Rack and piston

  1. Examine for excessive wear on rack teeth.
  2. Ensure thrust pad bearing surface is free from scores and wear.
  3. Ensure piston outer diameters are free from burrs and damage.
  4. Examine ball races and cups for wear and general condition.
  5. If ball cage has worn against bearing cup, fit replacements.
  6. Bearing balls must be retained by cage.
  7. Bearing and cage repair is carried out by complete replacement of assembly.
  8. Examine seal and ring groove for scores and
  9. Fit new ring to piston. Warm nylon seal and fit to
  10. Slide piston assembly into cylinder with rack

damage.

piston.

tube outwards.

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