STEERING
23.
24.
Fit panhard rod See FRONT SUSPENSION,
Repair, Panhard rod .
Fit road wheels. Lower vehicle to ground and
tighten wheel nuts to correct torque:
Alloy wheels - 130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute, to avoid oil overheating and
possible seal damage.
Steel wheels - 100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
30. Test drive vehicle: using both full lock directions,
to settle steering components. If possible, drive
vehicle over uneven ground and include harsh
braking.
Heavy duty wheels - 170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
Remove plugs and refit feed and return pipes to
steering box. Tighten 16mm thread to 20 Nm (15
lbf/ft), 14mm thread to 15 Nm (11 lbf/ft).
Remove filler cap. Fill reservoir to oil level mark
on dipstick, using recommended fluid See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids .
25.
26.
WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on
public highway.
31. Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
and stop.
27.
Bleed power steering system See Power
steering system - bleed .
32. Tighten tie bar to mounting nut to 110 Nm (81
lbf/ft).
28.
29.
Recheck fluid level and replace cap.
With engine running, test steering system for
leaks by holding steering in both full lock
directions.
33. Tighten tie bar to steering box fixings to 81 Nm
(60 lbf/ft).
34. Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
35.
If necessary, reposition steering wheel See
Steering wheel .
36.
Road test vehicle.
REV: 09/97
REPAIR
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 300 Tdi |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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