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

Lock - steering column (page 3 of 3)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs
SteeringLock - steering column · page 3 of 3
Diagram
  1. Remove bolt securing side of steering column to fuse box support bracket.
  2. Remove 4 nuts securing column to fascia.
  3. Remove column from vehicle.
Remove column from vehicle.
  1. Remove 2 cable ties from column.
  2. Position steering column in vice.

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

  1. Centre punch shear bolts securing lock to column.
  2. Using a 5mm drill, drill out 2 shear bolts securing column to lock.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage steering lock body if the lock is to be refitted.

  1. Remove steering column lock.

Refit

  1. Locate steering column lock in position on steering column, fit but do not tighten shear bolts at this stage.
  2. Insert key, confirm correct operation of steering lock and that key turns freely.
  3. Tighten shear bolts until heads shear off.
  4. Remove steering column assembly from vice.
  5. Fit NEW cable ties to harness.
  6. Position column to vehicle, locate column on steering rack aligning column coupling with rack input shaft flag.
  7. Fit nuts and and tighten to 14 Nm.
  8. Fit side support bolt and tighten to 10 Nm.
  9. Fit clamp bolt and tighten to 32 Nm.
  10. Position harness and secure with clips to column.
  11. Fit fuse box cover and close glove box lid.
  12. Position rubber column cover over steering column.
  13. Fit aperture trim and secure with screws.
  14. Position indicator/wiper switch assembly, tighten screw and connect multiplugs.
  15. Fit rotary coupler. See BODY, Repairs.

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