Land Rover Defender 300tdi Workshop 3rd Edition Rover Manual

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REPAIRREV: 05/99 Refit
10.Fit new ball joints to track rod and loosely tighten
clamp bolts.
11.Screw in ball joints to full extent of threads and
fully tighten clamp bolts.
CAUTION: A track rod that is damaged or
bent must be renewed. DO NOT attempt to
repair or straighten it.
12.Fit track rod to swivel housing arms and tighten
ball joint nuts to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).Fit new split
pin.
13.Fit track rod protection bracket to axle differential
housing.
14.Check wheel alignment
See Adjustment,...

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REPAIR REV: 05/99 DRAG LINK AND DRAG LINK ENDS
Service repair no - 57.55.17
Remove
1.Park vehicle on level ground and chock rear
wheels.
2.Set road wheels in straight ahead position.
3.Raise vehicle and fit axle stands or use a ramp.4.Remove front road wheel.
5.Disconnect steering damper at drag link bracket.
6.Remove split pin and castellated nut securing
drag link ball joint to swivel housing arm.
7.Disconnect drag link ball joints using
LRT-57-018.
8.Remove drag link.
9.Slacken clamp...

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REPAIR 15.Centralise steering box
See Adjustment,
Centralise steering box
.
16.Align steering wheel, if necessary.
CAUTION: A drag link that is damaged or
bent must be renewed. DO NOT attempt
repair.
17.Fit drag link to swivel housing arms and tighten
nuts to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).Fit new split pins.
18.Ensure full steering travel is obtained between
lock stops
See Adjustment, Steering lock
stops
. Adjust drag link length to suit.
19.Tap ball joints in direction shown so both pins
are in same...

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OVERHAUL POWER STEERING BOX - ADWEST
Service repair no - 57.10.07
Overhaul
NOTE: Overhaul of steering box should
not be carried out during the warranty
period.
WARNING: Wear safety glasses while
removing and refitting circlips and
retaining ring.
CAUTION: Absolute cleanliness is
essential when overhauling power steering
box.
1.Remove steering box from vehicleSee Repair,
Power Steering Box
. Mark drop arm and
steering box for realignment on assembly.
Remove drop arm using extractorLRT-57-012....

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OVERHAUL 12.Remove piston, a bolt screwed into piston will
assist removal.
13.Remove input shaft dirt excluder.
14.Remove worm adjuster locknut using C wrench
LRT-57-007.
15.Remove worm adjuster using wrench
LRT-57-006.
16.Tap splined end of shaft to free bearing.
17.Remove bearing cup and caged ball bearing
assembly.
18.Remove valve and worm assembly.
19.Remove inner bearing cage, cup and shim
washers. Retain shims for reassembly.
NOTE: Should difficulty be experienced
warm casing and...

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OVERHAUL
INSPECTING
Piston
22.Discard all rubber seals and obtain
replacements.
NOTE: A rubber seal is fitted behind
plastic ring on rack piston. Discard seal
and plastic ring.
Steering box casing
23.Examine piston bore for scoring and wear.
24.Examine feed tube.
25.Fit a new feed tube if damaged. Tighten union to
22 Nm (16 lbf/ft).
Sector shaft assembly
26.Check there is no side play on roller.
27.If side play on roller exists fit a new sector shaft.
28.Check condition of adjuster screw...

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OVERHAUL
Valve and worm assembly
33.Examine bearing areas for wear. The areas must
be smooth and not indented.
34.Examine worm track which must be smooth and
not indented.
35.Check for wear on torsion bar assembly pin. No
free movement should exist between input shaft
and torsion bar or between torsion bar and
worm.
NOTE: Any sign of wear makes it essential
to fit new valve and worm assembly.
36.Examine valve rings for cuts, scratches and
grooves. The valve rings should be free to rotate
in...

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OVERHAUL
Rack thrust pad and adjuster
43.Examine thrust pad for scores.
44.Examine adjuster for wear in pad seat.
45.Fit new sealing ring to rack adjuster.
Rack and piston
46.Examine for excessive wear on rack teeth.
47.Ensure thrust pad bearing surface is free from
scores and wear.
48.Ensure piston outer diameters are free from
burrs and damage.
49.Examine seal and ring groove for scores and
damage.
50.Fit new ring to piston. Warm nylon seal and fit to
piston.
51.Slide piston assembly into...

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OVERHAUL
61.Fit new worm adjuster sealing ring.
62.Loosely screw adjuster into casing.
63.Fit locknut, do not tighten.
64.Turn in worm adjuster until end float is almost
eliminated. Ensure bearing cages are seated
correctly.
65.Measure maximum rolling torque of valve and
worm assembly, using a torque wrench and
spline socketLRT-57-025.
66.Turn in worm adjuster while rotating shaft to
increase figure measured to 0.56 Nm.67.Back off worm adjuster 1/4 turn. Turn in worm
adjuster to increase...

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OVERHAUL Fitting sector shaft cover
73.Fit new sealing ring to cover.
74.Align cover with casing.
75.Screw cover assembly fully on to sector shaft
adjuster screw.
76.If necessary back off sector shaft adjuster screw.
Tap cover in place to allow cover to joint fully
with casing.
NOTE: Before tightening fixings, rotate
input shaft to ensure sector shaft roller is
free to move in valve worm. If initial
resistance is left, turn adjuster screw
approximately two turns in a clockwise direction....