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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)22 · Steering
22 · Steering & suspension

Power steering rack - ’l’ and ’t’ series (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
SteeringPower steering rack - ’l’ and ’t’ series · page 2 of 3
Diagram
  1. Slacken RH and LH steering rack tie rod end locknuts.
  2. Remove split pins from each tie-rod end ball joint nut. Discard split pins.
  3. Remove 2 ball joint nuts and break taper joints using tool 18G 1584.
  4. Remove tie rod ends.
  5. Note number of threads exposed from each locknut, for refitting reference and remove locknuts.
Note number of threads exposed from each locknut, for refitting reference and remove lockn
  1. Remove bolt and disconnect gear change steady bar from gearbox.
  2. Collect 2 washers.
  3. Remove clip retaining selector rod roll pin.
  4. Using a suitable punch, drive out roll pin and disconnect selector rod from shaft.
Using a suitable punch, drive out roll pin and disconnect selector rod from shaft.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing steering rack clamp and remove clamp.
  2. Remove 2 bolts and plain washers securing steering rack flange to subframe.
  3. Lower steering rack sufficiently to release pinion shaft from body aperture.
Lower steering rack sufficiently to release pinion shaft from body aperture.
  1. Remove pinion shaft seal.
  2. Move steering rack fully to passenger side, to clear track rod from driver’s side of front beam .
  3. Lower and rotate rack anti-clockwise while withdrawing it from driver’s side of vehicle. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  4. Remove clamp rubber.
  5. Remove 2 mounting bush collars and 4 mounting bushes from old steering rack and fit to NEW rack.

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