Range Rover (LM) V8-4.4L (2009)
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Installation
CAUTION: Make sure the locking ring taper faces the tie rod end.
1. Install the tie-rod end.
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Clean the components.
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Install a new locknut.
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Install a new locking ring.
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Tighten the new nut to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the steering gear.
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With assistance, carefully rotate and align the steering gear.
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Tighten the new nuts and Torx bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.), then tighten a further 90 degrees.
3. Lower the engine onto its mounts.
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Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the LH engine mount heat shield.
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Tighten the screws.
5. Attach the engine wiring harness to the oil pan.
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Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the power steering feed and return fluid lines.
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Clean the components.
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Install new sealing washers.
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Up to 07 MY: Tighten the M16 union to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
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Up to 07 MY: Tighten the M14 union to 36 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
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07 MY on : Tighten the M14 union and the M16 union to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect the steering gear electrical connector.
8. Lower the engine onto its mounts.
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Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
9. Attach the lower steering column.
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Make sure that the steering gear tag is aligned correctly, as shown.
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Install a new Torx bolt and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
