300Tdi Defender
STEERING
5
REPAIR
REV: 09/97
23. Fit panhard rod
See FRONT SUSPENSION,
Repair, Panhard rod .
24. Fit road wheels. Lower vehicle to ground and
tighten wheel nuts to correct torque:
Alloy wheels - 130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels - 100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy duty wheels - 170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
25. Remove plugs and refit feed and return pipes to
steering box. Tighten 16mm thread to
20 Nm (15
lbf/ft), 14mm thread to 15 Nm (11 lbf/ft).
26. Remove filler cap. Fill reservoir to oil level mark
on dipstick, using recommended fluid
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids .
27. Bleed power steering system
See Power
steering system - bleed .
28. Recheck fluid level and replace cap.
29. With engine running, test steering system for
leaks by holding steering in both full lock
directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute, to avoid oil overheating and
possible seal damage.
30. Test drive vehicle: using both full lock directions,
to settle steering components. If possible, drive
vehicle over uneven ground and include harsh
braking.
WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on
public highway.
31. Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
and stop.
32. Tighten tie bar to mounting nut to
110 Nm (81
lbf/ft).
33. Tighten tie bar to steering box fixings to
81 Nm
(60 lbf/ft).
34. Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
35. If necessary, reposition steering wheel
See
Steering wheel .
36. Road test vehicle.
