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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)19 · Steering
19 · Steering & suspension

Steering (All Models): Adjustments

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Adjustments › All Models
SteeringAll Models

All Models

All models
  1. Fit hose LRT-57-022/3 to each adaptor.
  2. Fit pressure gauge LRT-57-005 to test valve LRT-57-00.1
  3. Connect hoses LRT-57022/3 to LRT-57-001 and tighten all unions.

Test Procedure

  1. Ensure steering system is free from leaks and maintain maximum fluid level during test.
  2. With the test valve open, start the engine.
  3. With the engine at idle, slowly turn the steering wheel and hold on lock.
  4. Repeat pressure check in opposite lock.
  5. The test pressure should be between 27 and 55 bar, dependant on road surface.
  6. With the engine at idle, release the steering wheel. Pressure should read below 7 bar.
  7. Pressures outside the above tolerance indicates a fault.
  8. 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.

  1. If the gauge does not register between 85 and 97 bar (maximum pump pressure), the pump is faulty.
  2. If maximum pump pressure is correct, suspect the steering rack.
  3. On completion, stop the engine and remove test equipment.

’K’ Series

  1. Fit NEW ’O’ ring to high pressure pipe, connect pipe to PAS pump and tighten union nut to 25 Nm.
  2. Fit bolt securing high pressure pipe clip to pump.

’L’ Series

  1. Fit NEW ’O’ ring, connect high pressure pipes and tighten union nut to 25 Nm.

All Models

  1. Check PAS fluid level. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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