Steering centralising feature

STEERING CENTRALISING FEATURE

Model

Defender

Affected vehicles

117419

Date

1997-08-20

Reference

20/08/97

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Steering Centralising Feature

MODEL

Defender

DETAIL

From the above VIN, all Defenders, whether fitted with manual or power assisted steering will have a centralising locking pin feature incorporated within the steering box casting. A Service Tool in the form of a simple 6mm x 50mm steel pin produced locally may be used to centralise the steering box.

ACTION REQUIRED

Should the steering require to be reset during service, the centralising pin can be used following the procedure detailed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

Locally sourced.

PROCEDURE

1. Align steering drop arm slot with mating hole in the steering box casting (see illustration opposite). 2. Insert the 6mm pin into slot to lock drop arm. 3. Adjust steering via the drag link/track rod (refer to workshop manual).

4 . Ensure that the pin is removed after the steering is adjusted

© Rover Group 1997

20/08/97

57/01/97/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ LD 117419

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable