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

Sector shaft assembly Valve and worm assembly

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Overhaul › Sector shaft assembly Valve and worm assembly
SteeringSector shaft assembly Valve and worm assembly

Sector shaft assembly Valve and worm assembly

Sector shaft assembly valve and worm assembly
  1. Check there is no side play on roller. 33. Examine bearing areas for wear. The areas must
  2. If side play on roller exists fit a new sector shaft.
  3. Check condition of adjuster screw threads. 34. Examine worm track which must be smooth and Check adjuster end float. Fit new adjuster if end float exceeds 0.15 mm, 0.006 in. 35. Check for wear on torsion bar assembly pin. No
  4. Examine bearing areas on shaft for excessive wear.
  5. Examine gear teeth for uneven or excessive wear.

Sector shaft cover assembly

  1. Inspect cover and bearing. If worn or damaged, fit a new steering box.

Sector shaft adjuster locknut

  1. The locknut is also a fluid seal. Fit new nut at overhaul.
  2. Examine valve rings for cuts, scratches and

be smooth and not indented.

not indented.

free movement should exist between input shaft and torsion bar or between torsion bar and worm.

NOTE: Any sign of wear makes it essential to fit new valve and worm assembly.

Sector shaft adjuster locknut – NOTE: Any sign of wear makes it essential to fit new valve and worm assembly.

grooves. The valve rings should be free to rotate in grooves.

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