300Tdi Defender
STEERING
3
OVERHAUL
INSPECTING
Piston
22. Discard all rubber seals and obtain
replacements.
NOTE: A rubber seal is fitted behind
plastic ring on rack piston. Discard seal
and plastic ring.
Steering box casing
23. Examine piston bore for scoring and wear.
24. Examine feed tube.
25. Fit a new feed tube if damaged. Tighten union to
22 Nm (16 lbf/ft).
Sector shaft assembly
26. Check there is no side play on roller.
27. If side play on roller exists fit a new sector shaft.
28. Check condition of adjuster screw threads.
Check adjuster end float. Fit new adjuster if end
float exceeds 0.15 mm.
29. Examine bearing areas on shaft for excessive
wear.
30. Examine gear teeth for uneven or excessive
wear.
Sector shaft cover assembly
31. Inspect cover and bearing. If worn or damaged,
fit a new steering box.
Sector shaft adjuster locknut
32. The locknut is also a fluid seal. Fit new nut at
overhaul.