L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
STEERING
REPAIRS
57-17
27. Remove 2 bolts securing sub-frame to cross
member and 6 bolts securing sub-frame to
body. Discard bolts.
28. With assistance, lower and remove sub-frame
assembly.
29. Note orientation of PAS fluid feed and return
hoses, remove banjo bolts and remove hoses.
Discard sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
30. Remove 2 bolts and nuts securing PAS rack,
remove rack, discard nuts and bolts.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
31. Loosen track rod end locknuts and remove
track rod end ball joints from PAS rack. Note
the number of threads for refit. Discard locking
rings.
32. Remove track rod end lock nuts.
Refit
1. Fit locking nuts to track rods.
2. Fit locking rings to track rods, ensure taper
faces track rod end.
3. Fit track rod end ball joints to track rods the
same number of threads noted on removal.
4. Fit PAS rack, tighten new bolts and nuts to 100
Nm (74 lbf.ft), then tighten a further 90
°
.
5. Clean PAS hoses and PAS rack mating faces.
6. Using new sealing washers, fit PAS hoses and
tighten M16 banjo bolt to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft) and
M14 banjo bolt.
7. Clean sub-frame and body mating faces.
8. With assistance, fit sub-frame assembly.
9. Using new bolts, tighten 6 bolts securing sub-
frame to body to 165 Nm (122 lbf.ft), then
tighten the two most rearward bolts a further 90
°
. Tighten bolts securing sub-frame to front
cross member to 132.5 Nm (97 lbf.ft).