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

NOTE: Note the positions of the Lucar (page 2 of 2)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Repair
SteeringNOTE: Note the positions of the Lucar · page 2 of 2
  1. Fully tighten ignition barrel bolts until heads STEERING LOWER SHAFT shear.
  2. Connect multiplug and Lucars to ignition barrel. Service repair no - 57.40.25
  3. Fit switch pack to steering column and secure with screw. Remove
  4. Connect multiplugs to rear of switch pack.
  5. Position column upper mounting bracket and tighten bolts to 22 Nm, 16 lbf ft.
  6. Fit clip to mounting bracket and secure harness.
  7. Fit rubber and clamp to upper steering column.
  8. Fit clamp bolts and tighten to 22 Nm, 16 lbf ft.
  9. Fit lower steering column bolts and tighten to 22 Nm, 16 lbf ft.
  10. Fit bolt securing column to upper mounting bracket and tighten to 22 Nm, 16 lbf ft.
  11. Fit lower half of steering column nacelle and secure to stalk grommets.
  12. Fit top half of steering column nacelle.
  13. Fit and tighten screws securing nacelle to steering column.
  14. Fit instrument panel. See INSTRUMENTS, Repair, instrument panel
  15. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  16. Turn indicator cancelling ring so that slots are vertical and lug with arrow points to the left.
  17. Fit steering wheel with finisher attachment lug at bottom, ensuring indicator cancelling forks locate in ring slots.
  18. Fit new washer and tighten securing nut to 50 Nm, 37 lbf ft.
  19. Fit centre pad to steering wheel.
  20. With steering lock engaged, and wheels in straight ahead position, align assembly marks and connect steering shaft universal joint to steering column.
  21. Tighten universal joint pinch bolts to 25 Nm, 18 lbf ft.
  22. Fit air inlet hose between plenum chamber and MAF sensor and tighten clips.
  23. Inspect universal joints for wear and excessive
  24. Inspect universal joints for stiffness. Lubricate if
  25. Set road wheels and steering wheel in straight ahead position.
  26. Loosen clip securing air inlet hose to MAF sensor.
  27. Loosen clip securing air inlet hose to Plenum chamber.
  28. Remove air inlet hose.
Remove air inlet hose.
  1. Mark relationship of steering column inner shaft to top universal joint.
  2. Remove 2 bolts from top universal joint.
  3. Remove lower bolt from bottom universal joint.
  4. Loosen upper bolt from bottom universal joint.
  5. Remove steering shaft and collect universal joints.

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