Range Rover P38
STEERING
3
REPAIR
STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Service repair no - 57.40.22
WARNING: The intermediate shaft has a
red indicator clip fitted which must be
inspected at service, and after the vehicle
has been subjected to an impact. If the clip is not
present, or is not fully seated against the clamp
plate, a new assembly must be fitted
Remove
1. Remove bolt securing intermediate shaft
universal joint to steering column.
2. Remove 2 bolts securing universal joint to
intermediate shaft and steering box.
3. Set front road wheels to the straight ahead
position. Remove key from ignition switch.
NOTE: To centralise steering, align the rib
incorporated in the input shaft with two
marks on steering box casing.
WARNING: Do not turn the steering wheel
with intermediate shaft removed. The
rotary coupler may be damaged, leading to
possible malfunction of SRS and steering wheel
mounted switches.
4. Disengage universal joint from steering box by
pushing the universal joint up the splines.
5. Remove intermediate shaft from steering
column.
Refit
WARNING: Clean and inspect splines, if
damaged fit new components.
6. Ensure that steering box is still centralised. Fit
intermediate shaft to steering column and
steering box. Do not use a hammer or other
implement on the intermediate shaft to aid spline
engagement.
WARNING: Ensure that universal joints are
fully engaged. The bolt holes must align
with grooves on steering box and column,
and flat on intermediate column.
7. Fit bolts to universal joints. Tighten to
25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft)
8. Ensure indicator clip is correctly installed. It must
be fully seated against the clamp plate.