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

Lock - steering column

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Lock - steering column
SteeringLock - steering column · page 1 of 3

LOCK - STEERING COLUMN

Service repair no - 57.40.31

Remove

  1. Remove steering column. See this section.
  2. Position steering column assembly in a vice.

NOTE: If steering column is to be re-used, take care not to deform or damage column in vice.

Lock - steering column – Position steering column assembly in a vice.
  1. Remove 2 screws and remove ignition switch.
  2. Mark shear bolts with a centre punch.
  3. Drill out shear bolt heads.
  4. Remove lock saddle from column and remove lock from column.

Refit

  1. Position lock to column, fit saddle and shear bolts, finger tighten at this stage.
  2. Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and key turns freely.
  3. Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
  4. Position ignition switch to column, fit and tighten screws.
  5. Remove column from vice.
  6. Fit steering column. See this section.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Service repair no - 57.41.01

WARNING: See GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS Precautions.

Remove

  1. Make the SRS system safe. See GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS Precautions.
  2. Remove rotary coupler. See BODY, Repairs.
Steering column assembly – Remove rotary coupler. See BODY, Repairs.
  1. Disconnect 4 multiplugs from indicator /wiper switch.
  2. Move aside rubber column cover fitted to instrument pack lower cover.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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