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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and the front grille are clean and clear of
debris. Pay particular attention to the
lower grille and radiator. Failure to do so
may cause the engine to overheat, leading
to severe engine damage.
Make sure the vehicle's underbody is
cleaned as soon as possible
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