Steering (All Models): Adjustments
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Adjustments › All Models
SteeringAll Models
All Models
- Fit hose LRT-57-022/3 to each adaptor.
- Fit pressure gauge LRT-57-005 to test valve LRT-57-00.1
- Connect hoses LRT-57022/3 to LRT-57-001 and tighten all unions.
Test Procedure
- Ensure steering system is free from leaks and maintain maximum fluid level during test.
- With the test valve open, start the engine.
- With the engine at idle, slowly turn the steering wheel and hold on lock.
- Repeat pressure check in opposite lock.
- The test pressure should be between 27 and 55 bar, dependant on road surface.
- With the engine at idle, release the steering wheel. Pressure should read below 7 bar.
- Pressures outside the above tolerance indicates a fault.
- To determine if fault is in steering pump or steering rack, close the test valve for a maximum of five seconds.
CAUTION: Pump damage will occur if test valve is closed for longer periods.
- If the gauge does not register between 85 and 97 bar (maximum pump pressure), the pump is faulty.
- If maximum pump pressure is correct, suspect the steering rack.
- On completion, stop the engine and remove test equipment.
’K’ Series
- Fit NEW ’O’ ring to high pressure pipe, connect pipe to PAS pump and tighten union nut to 25 Nm.
- Fit bolt securing high pressure pipe clip to pump.
’L’ Series
- Fit NEW ’O’ ring, connect high pressure pipes and tighten union nut to 25 Nm.
All Models
- Check PAS fluid level. See this section.
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