Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Propeller shafts15 Rear axle and final drive16 Front axle and final drive17 Steering18 Front suspension19 Rear suspension20 Brakes21 Wheels and tyres22 Chassis and body23 Heating and ventilation24 Air conditioning25 Wipers and washers26 Electrical27 Instruments
Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)17 · Steering
17 · Steering & suspension

25 Nm, 19 lbf ft.

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Repair › 25 Nm, 19 lbf ft.
Steering25 Nm, 19 lbf ft.
  1. Using tool LRT-57-018 release drop arm from Refit drag link.
  2. Loosen, but do not remove, nut securing tie bar 24. Clean mating faces of steering box and chassis to mounting arm.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing tie bar to steering box. 25. With assistance, position steering box to vehicle,
  4. Move tie bar aside.
  5. Position container to collect any fluid spillage. 26. Fit bolts and tab washers securing steering box
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Remove filler cap from power steering fluid 27. Connect steering column to steering box. reservoir. 28. Tighten universal joint pinch bolts to
Remove filler cap from power steering fluid 27. Connect steering column to steering box. r
  1. Remove plugs from steering box and pipes.
  2. Connect feed pipe to steering box and tighten
  3. Connect return pipe to steering box and tighten
  4. Fit fluid reservoir cap.
  5. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  6. Position tie bar to steering box and loosely fit
  7. Tighten nut securing tie bar to mounting arm to
  8. Tighten bolts securing tie bar to steering box to
  9. Loosen union securing feed pipe to steering box.
  10. Disconnect feed pipe from steering box. 37. Fit drop arm to drag link and fit castellated nut.
  11. Loosen union securing return pipe to steering 38. Tighten castellated nut to box.
  12. Disconnect return pipe from steering box. 39. Connect steering damper to drag link.
  13. Fit and tighten bolt securing damper.

CAUTION: Plug the connections. 41. Fit Panhard rod.

  1. Lower vehicle.
  2. Centralise steering. See Adjustment, power 43. Bleed power steering system. steering box - centralise
  3. Remove pinch bolt securing steering column 44. Test drive vehicle using both full locks to settle universal joint to steering box.
  4. Loosen pinch bolt securing universal joint to steering column.
  5. Slide universal joint up steering column and release from steering box.
  6. Remove 4 bolts securing steering box to chassis side member and collect 2 tab washers. 45. Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
  7. With assistance, lower steering box from vehicle and remove. 46. Tighten nut securing tie bar to mounting to
  8. Tighten bolts securing tie bar to steering box to
  9. Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
  10. Road test vehicle.

side member.

ensuring locating peg is engaged.

to chassis and tighten bolts to 80 Nm, 60 lbf ft.

25 Nm, 19 lbf ft.

union to 15 Nm, 11 lbf ft.

union to 20 Nm, 15 lbf ft.

bolts and washers.

80 Nm, 60 lbf ft and then back-off one complete turn.

81 Nm, 60 lbf ft and then back-off one complete turn.

40 Nm, 30 lbf ft and fit new split pin.

See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair, panhard rod; Refit

See Adjustment, power steering system - bleed

steering components. If possible, drive vehicle over uneven ground and include harsh braking.

WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on public highway.

and stop. 110 Nm, 81 lbf ft.

81 Nm, 60 lbf ft.

wheels are positioned straight ahead.

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