Steering lock stop settings

STEERING LOCK STOP SETTINGS

Model

Range Rover Classic fitted with 235R tyres Discovery fitted with 235R tyres Defender fitted with 235R tyres

Affected vehicles

Upto 662610 Upto 171819 and 504149 Upto 972928

Date

1995-10-25

Reference

25/10/95

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Steering Lock Stop Settings

MODEL

Range Rover Classic fitted with 235R tyres Discovery fitted with 235R tyres Defender fitted with 235R tyres

DETAIL

With the introduction of 235R tyres an opportunity has arisen to commonise the lock stop setting of all vehicles regardless of tyre type. Therefore the process below must be followed when setting lock stops. Please update your workshop manuals accordingly. A small number of vehicles may have been despatched with incorrectly set lock stops, therefore at P.D.I check adjust if necessary.

The clearance between the tyre wall and the radius arm should be approximately 20mm.

ACTION REQUIRED

For information only: Please note upto the Vins identified above, at PDI check the lock stop clearances on vehicles fitted with 235R tyres if necessary adjust following the process detailed below

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual section 57 steering lock stops

1. Measure clearance between tyre wall and radius arm at full lock, this must be approximately 20mm, and adjust if necessary. 2. Loosen stop bolt locknut. 3. Turn stop bolt as required. 4. Tighten locknut. 5. Check clearance between tyre wall and radius arm on each lock.

25/10/95

57/06/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH Upto 662610 LJ Upto 171819 and 504149 LD Upto 972928

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

5E2A

SRO

57.65.03 Set steering lock stops 00.20 hour