Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)17 · Steering
17 · Steering & suspension

Refit DROP ARM

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Repair › Refit DROP ARM
SteeringRefit DROP ARM

Refit DROP ARM

  1. Fit universal joints to steering shaft so pinch Service repair no - 57.50.14 bolts line up with flats on shaft.
  2. Fit steering shaft assembly to steering column Remove and steering box.
  3. Align bolt holes with grooves in splines. Fit pinch bolts and tighten to 25 Nm, 18 lbf ft.
  4. Fit air inlet hose between plenum chamber and MAF sensor.
  5. Tighten clips securing hose to plenum chamber and MAF sensor.
  6. Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
Refit drop arm – Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
  1. Remove bolt securing steering damper to drag link.
  2. Disconnect steering damper from drag link.
Refit drop arm – Disconnect steering damper from drag link.
  1. Remove split pin from castellated nut securing drag link to drop arm.
  2. Remove castellated nut securing drag link to drop arm.
  3. Using special tool LRT-57-018, disconnect drag link from drop arm.

Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.