TD5 Defender
STEERING
3
REPAIR
Refit
NOTE: The steering column is a
non-servicable component and can only
be serviced as a complete assembly.
29. Fit mounting bracket to column and manouvre
assembly into position.
NOTE: Ensure marks on upper and lower
columns are aligned.
30. Loosely fit bolts securing mounting bracket to
bulkhead.
31. Fit upper clamp and rubber packing to column.
32. Loosely fit bolts securing upper clamp to
mounting bracket.
33. Loosely fit bolts securing 2 halves of upper
clamp.
34. Loosely fit bolts securing column lower mounting
bracket.
35. Fit bolt securing upper tie bar to steering column
and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) .
36. Tighten mounting bracket to bulkhead bolts,
clamp bolts, and lower mounting bolts.
M6 bolts = 9 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
M8 bolts = 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
37. Manouvre brake pedal box assembly and NEW
gasket into position in vehicle.
38. Tighten bolts securing brake pedal box to
bulkhead to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
39. Connect brake pedal switch Lucars.
40. Reposition mat to underside of fascia.
41. Secure ABS modulator multiplug to side of brake
pedal box.
42. Fit brake servo. See BRAKES, Repair.
43. Fit ignition switch to steering column, ensuring
inner shaft slot aligns with steering lock plunger.
44. Evenly tighten clamp bolts, but DO NOT shear at
this stage.
45. Temporarily fit steering wheel and check for
correct operation of switch and lock.
46. Remove steering wheel.
47. Fully tighten ignition switch bolts until heads
shear.
48. Connect Lucars to rear of ignition switch.
49. Fit passive coil to ignition switch and connect
multiplug.
50. Fit switch assembly to steering column and
tighten clamping screw.
51. Connect column switch multiplugs.
52. Fit instrument pack. See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair.
53. Fit steering column nacelle. See this Section.
54. Fit bolt securing upper column to lower column
universal joint and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft) .
55. Fit air inlet pipe between turbo and inlet air filter
and secure with clips.
