Range Rover P38
57
STEERING
NEW RANGE ROVER
2
ADJUSTMENT
5. Recheck steering box alignment.
6. Tighten adjuster clamps to
8mm,
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft), 10mm, 47 Nm, (35 lbf.ft).
7. Check steering wheel for correct alignment. If
necessary, remove wheel and centralise.
See
Repair.
CAUTION: Repositioning of the steering
wheel on its splines cannot correct small
(less than 5
°
) errors in steering wheel
alignment. Always rectify small errors in
alignment by adjusting the drag link as detailed
above, ensuring that steering box centralisation is
maintained.
Road Test
8. Carry out a short road test over an even surface.
Check for correct alignment of steering wheel.
Ensure that vehicle follows a straight track.
LOCK STOP ADJUST
Service repair no - 57.65.03
Adjust
1. Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2. Slacken LH lock stop locknut. Screw stop bolt
clockwise, fully into hub.
3. With assistance, start the engine, turn steering
onto right hand lock until resistance is felt.
NOTE: Resistance is created by hydraulic
limiter inside steering box.
4. With the steering held, unscrew anti-clockwise,
stop bolt until it contacts the axle. Screw bolt
back in clockwise, by 3 flats.
5. Tighten locknut.
6. Return steering to centre. Turn back to full right
hand lock to check adjustment.
NOTE: Resistance should be felt prior to
lock stop operation.
7. Repeat for RH lock stop.
8. Stop engine.
9. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.
