Freelander Service Procedures
STEERING
57-24
REPAIRS
Track rod
$% 57.55.09
Remove
1. Td4 & KV6 models: Remove steering rack.
2. Remove Torx bolt securing track rod to PAS
rack. Discard Torx bolt.
3. Remove track rod and spacer.
CAUTION: Note orientation of spacers
before dismantling.
4. Hold track rod securely and loosen pinch bolt in
track rod end.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
5. Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for
refit.
6. Remove pinch bolt from track rod.
7. Remove turnbuckle and note the number of
turns for refit.
NOTE: Thread is left handed.
Refit
1. Fit turnbuckle to track rod to number of turns on
remove.
2. Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3. Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns
noted in remove.
4. Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
5. Clean spacer, support plate and track rod ball
joint.
6. Fit spacer to rack.
CAUTION: Ensure spacers are aligned and
fitted correctly.
7. Fit track rod to PAS rack.
8. Hold track rod parallel to PAS rack, fit new Torx
bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
9. Td4 & KV6 models: Fit steering rack.
10. Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
wheel alignment - check & adjust.
WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts
are tightened to the correct torque on
completion of the front wheel alignment
check.
