25 Nm (19 lbf.ft).
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
- Section
- Repair › 25 Nm (19 lbf.ft).
- Using tool LRT-57-018 release drop arm from Refit drag link.
- Loosen, but do not remove, nut securing tie bar 24. Clean mating faces of steering box and chassis to mounting arm.
- Remove 2 bolts securing tie bar to steering box. 25. With assistance, position steering box to vehicle,
- Move tie bar aside.
- Position container to collect any fluid spillage. 26. Fit bolts and tab washers securing steering box
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove filler cap from power steering fluid 27. Connect steering column to steering box. reservoir. 28. Tighten universal joint pinch bolts to
- Remove plugs from steering box and pipes.
- Connect feed pipe to steering box and tighten
- Connect return pipe to steering box and tighten
- Fit fluid reservoir cap.
- Raise vehicle on ramp.
- Position tie bar to steering box and loosely fit
- Tighten nut securing tie bar to mounting arm to
- Tighten bolts securing tie bar to steering box to
- Loosen union securing feed pipe to steering box.
- Disconnect feed pipe from steering box. 37. Fit drop arm to drag link and fit castellated nut.
- Loosen union securing return pipe to steering 38. Tighten castellated nut to box.
- Disconnect return pipe from steering box. 39. Connect steering damper to drag link.
- Fit and tighten bolt securing damper.
CAUTION: Plug the connections. 41. Fit Panhard rod.
- Lower vehicle.
- Centralise steering. See Adjustment, power 43. Bleed power steering system. steering box - centralise
- Remove pinch bolt securing steering column 44. Test drive vehicle using both full locks to settle universal joint to steering box.
- Loosen pinch bolt securing universal joint to steering column.
- Slide universal joint up steering column and release from steering box.
- 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
- With assistance, lower steering box from vehicle and remove. 46. Tighten nut securing tie bar to mounting to
- Tighten bolts securing tie bar to steering box to
- Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
- 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.
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Land Rover power steering fluid
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