Land Rover Defender: Steering Gear Boot
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Inspect the steering gear boot, replace if damaged.
NOTES:
- This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right
side components are similar.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending
on the vehicle specification, but
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.
2. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the tie-rod end.
4.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
- Note the positions of the components on removal.
- Care must be taken when remove the components not to damage the
inner tie-rod. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in corrosion of the inner tie-rod.
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- Remove the 2 clamps.
- Remove the steering gear boot.
INSTALLATION
1.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
- Make sure that the components are installed to the noted removal
position.
- Care must be taken when install the components not to damage the
inner tie-rod. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in corrosion of the inner tie-rod.
2. Install the tie-rod end.
3. Install the front left wheel and tire.
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specificatio
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Numbers with a green background are a single use component.
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
Steering column lower shaft
Steering bulkhead seal
Steering column multifunction switch (left/right)
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering column
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
MATERIALS
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
CHECK
CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove
the fluid and clean the area
with water.
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
NOTE:
This procedure contains some
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