Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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STEERING
1 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, chock wheels and Jack
up front of vehicle until wheels are clear of
ground.
2. Support chassis front on axle stands.
3. Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm.
4. Check torque to turn
See Fault diagnosis,
Stiff Steering Checklist .
5. Centralise steering box See Centralise
Steering Box .
NOTE: Only check for no backlash when
steering box is in central position.
NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it
should be repositioned
See Repair,
Steering Wheel .
6. Adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop arm
about centre whilst an assistant slowly tightens
the steering box adjuster screw.
7. Tighten locknut when all backlash has been
removed.
8. Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists
loosen locknut and repeat adjustment
procedure.
9. Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no
tightness exists.
10. Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight
ahead position.
11. Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint
centres.
12. Connect drag link and tighten to 40 Nm (30
lbf/ft).
13. Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
chocks.
14. Road test vehicle See Fault diagnosis, Road
Test Procedure .
Drag link adjust
1. RH drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to right,
drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to left
drag link is too short.
LH drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to right,
drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to left
drag link is too long.
2. Adjust drag link until steering wheel points
straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a
straight line.
CENTRALISE STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.35.05
LH drive vehicle
1. Disconnect drag link from drop arm See Repair,
Drag link and drag link ends .
2. Turn steering wheel on full RH lock.
3. Turn steering wheel back exactly two turns.
4. Fit drag link
See Repair, Drag link and drag
link ends .
RH drive vehicle
1. Repeat operation for LH drive vehicle but turn
steering wheel on full LH lock.