Range Rover P38
STEERING
1
ADJUSTMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Service repair no - 57.65.01
1. Ensure tyre pressures are correct, vehicle is at
kerbside weight and on a level surface.
2. Release handbrake.
3. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stresses in steering/front suspension.
NOTE: Ensure that alignment equipment is
properly calibrated. Take an average of
three readings. Use recommended
equipment only.
4. Check that front wheel alignment is within
tolerance.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATION
DATA, Information.
Adjust
5. Slacken track rod adjuster clamping nuts and
bolts.
6. Rotate adjuster to give correct alignment.
7. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stresses in steering/front suspension.
8. Recheck front wheel alignment, taking average
of three readings.
9. Repeat procedure as necessary to obtain correct
alignment.
CAUTION: Ensure that adjuster clamping
nuts and bolts are positioned as shown or
wheel rim foul will result.
10. Tighten track rod adjuster fixings to
8mm, 22Nm
(16 lbf.ft), 10mm, 47Nm, (35 lbf.ft).
STEERING BOX CENTRALISATION
Check
NOTE: Markings on steering box and
pinion indicate when steering box is
centralised.
1. Move backward then forward by at least 2
vehicle lengths to ensure that road wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
2. Check for correct alignment of steering box
markings.
Adjust
3. Slacken drag link adjuster clamp nuts and bolts.
4. Rotate adjuster to align steering box.
CAUTION: Ensure adjuster clamp nuts and
bolts are positioned clear of drop arm.