300Tdi Defender
STEERING
15
REPAIR
15. Centralise steering box
See Adjustment,
Centralise steering box .
16. Align steering wheel, if necessary.
CAUTION: A drag link that is damaged or
bent must be renewed. DO NOT attempt
repair.
17. Fit drag link to swivel housing arms and tighten
nuts to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft). Fit new split pins.
18. Ensure full steering travel is obtained between
lock stops
See Adjustment, Steering lock
stops . Adjust drag link length to suit.
19. Tap ball joints in direction shown so both pins
are in same angular plane.
20. Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm (10 lbf/ft).
21. Refit road wheel and remove axle stands or
vehicle from ramp.
22. Road test vehicle.
23. If driving straight ahead and steering wheel is
offset by 0
° ±
5
°
in either direction, correct by
adjusting drag link length.
WARNING: To correct steering wheel
deviations greater than
±
5
°
remove and
reposition steering wheel
See Steering
wheel .