Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop 2nd Edition Nas Rover Manual

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS STIFF STEERING CHECKLIST
NOTE: Having completed visual checks
and steering assessment and confirmed
that vehicle steering load is incorrect carry
out the following procedure in order shown.
Steering wheel torque to turn loads
1.Raise vehicle so both front wheels free.
2.With engine off, centralise steering wheel, and
remove steering wheel pad. Using torque
wrench on column nut, check torque required to
turn the steering wheel one turn in each
direction.
3.Record readings...

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS VISUAL CHECK AND BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: It is important that the following
instructions are carried out in the
sequence shown and the results recorded.
1.Road springs - check that road springs are
correctly seated and are to correct specification
for vehicle. For spring specification
See
GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Road Springs Data.
2.Ride height - measure trim height from wheel
centre to wheelarch eyebrow. Record results on
Check Sheet.
3.Check/top up power...

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ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING BOX - ADJUST
Service repair no - 57.35.01
WARNING: Adjustments of steering box
should not be required while in warranty
period. If box is stiff or tight and within
warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No
attempt must be made to introduce backlash.
1.Apply park brake brake, select P and chock
road wheels.
2.Jack up front of vehicle until wheels are clear of
ground.
3.Support chassis front on axle stands.
4.Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm....

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ADJUSTMENT STEERING LOCK STOPS
Service repair no - 57.65.03
Check
1.Measure clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm at full lock. This must be not less than 20
mm, 0.79 in.
Adjust
2.Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3.Turn stop bolt as required.
4.Tighten locknut.
5.Check clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm on each lock.
NOTE: Alternatively lock stop adjustment
may be carried out using following
procedure.
Check
6.Measure stop bolt protrusion A, this must be
59.7 mm, 2.35 in.
Adjust...

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ADJUSTMENT
Adjust
7.Loosen clamps at both ends of track rod.
8.Rotate track rod to increase or decrease its
effective length until correct toe-out is obtained
See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA,
Information, Steering.
9.Push vehicle rearwards turning steering wheel
from side to side to settle ball joints. With road
wheels set in straight ahead position, push
vehicle forward a short distance.
10.Recheck track and adjust if necessary.
11.When alignment is correct, tap ball joints in
direction of...

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ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
Check
1.Position container to collect any fluid spillage.
2.Ensure fluid in reservoir reaches dipstick
maximum.
3.Run engine to normal operating temperature.
4.Recheck and correct reservoir fluid level.
NOTE: During instructions 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
5.With engine at idle speed, loosen bleed screw
on steering box. Tighten bleed screw when...

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REPAIR POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.01
General precautions
·Whenever any part of the system is removed or
disconnected, utmost cleanliness must be
observed.
·Disconnected ports and hoses must be plugged
to prevent ingress of dirt. If metal sediment is
found in system, establish the cause, rectify and
flush system.
·Do not start engine until reservoir is full as pump
will be damaged.
·Metric pipe fittings are used with O ring pipe
ends on fittings to steering box.
·Follow normal...

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REPAIR 7.Using toolLRT-57-018release drop arm from
drag link.
8.Loosen, but do not remove, nut securing tie bar
to mounting arm.
9.Remove 2 bolts securing tie bar to steering box.
10.Move tie bar aside.
11.Position container to collect any fluid spillage.
12.Lower vehicle.
13.Remove filler cap from power steering fluid
reservoir.
14.Loosen union securing feed pipe to steering box.
15.Disconnect feed pipe from steering box.
16.Loosen union securing return pipe to steering
box.
17.Disconnect...

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REPAIR POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1.Position container to collect any fluid spillage.
2.Loosen mounting bracket clamp bolt.
3.Raise reservoir from mounting bracket to gain
access to hose clips.
4.Loosen 2 clips securing hoses to fluid reservoir.
5.Disconnect hoses from fluid reservoir.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
6.Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact paint
work. If spilled, remove fluid and...

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REPAIR
6.Loosen clip securing PAS hose to pump.
7.Disconnect hose from pump.
8.Loosen union securing PAS pipe to pump.
9.Disconnect PAS pipe from pump.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
10.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump to engine.
11.Remove PAS pump and collect engine lifting
bracket.
Do not carry out further dismantling if component
is removed for access only.
12.Remove 5 bolts securing clamping bracket to
pump.
13.Remove clamping bracket from pump and fit to
new pump.
14.Tighten bolts...