Range Rover P38
57
STEERING
NEW RANGE ROVER
10
REPAIR
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1. Fill reservoir to upper mark on dipstick.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information.
2. Turn steering wheel 45
°
in both directions to
open valves inside steering box.
3. Top up steering reservoir fluid level.
CAUTION: Do not run engine with less
than minimum fluid level in reservoir. Top
up as necessary during bleed procedure.
4. Start engine. Allow to idle.
5. Turn steering wheel back and forth to open
valves inside steering box.
WARNING: Fluid is under high pressure,
open bleed screw with caution.
6. With engine running, carefully open bleed screw
until fluid starts to flow. Tighten bleed screw to
4 Nm (3 lbf.ft)
7. Switch off engine. Top up reservoir.
STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.30.01
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
3. Remove washer reservoir RHD only.
See
WIPERS AND WASHERS, Repair.
4. Remove nut connecting drag link to drop arm.
Separate drag link from drop arm with
LRT-57-018.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to rotary
coupler, remove key from ignition switch.
Engage steering lock.
5. Remove bolts securing steering column lower
universal joint to steering box.