Range Rover Classic
57
STEERING
4
REPAIR
Refit
15. Position steering box to chassis side member,
ensuring locating peg is engaged. Tighten bolts
to
81 Nm.
16. Fit pinch bolt and nut securing universal joint to
power steering box. Tighten to
25 Nm.
17. Position tie bar, tighten bolts and nut to
81 Nm,
starting with tie bar to mounting nut, then
loosen nut and bolts by one complete turn.
18. Check steering box, adjust if necessary.
See
Adjustment, Power Steering Box
19. Refit drag link to drop arm tighten nut to
40 Nm.
20. Fit undertray.
21. Lower vehicle to ground.
22. Remove plugs and refit pipes to steering box.
Tighten 16mm thread to
20 Nm.
14mm thread to 15 Nm.
23. Remove filler cap. Fill reservoir to oil level mark
on dipstick. Use recommended fluid.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended Lubricants and
Fluids and bleed power steering system. See
Power Steering System - Bleed
24. Recheck fluid level and replace cap.
25. With engine running, test steering system for
leaks by holding steering in both full lock
directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute, to avoid oil overheating and
possible seal damage.
26. Test drive vehicle: using both full lock directions,
to settle steering components. If possible, drive
vehicle over speed bumps and include harsh
braking.
WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on
public highway.
27. Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
and stop.
28. Tighten tie bar to mounting nut to
110 Nm.
29. Tighten bolts securing tie bar to
81 Nm.
30. Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
31. If necessary reposition steering wheel.
See
Steering Wheel
32. Road test vehicle.