Land Rover Defender: Tie Rod End
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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JLR-204-793A
Ball Joint Splitter
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the 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 wheel and tire.
3.
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Remove the component.
4.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tie-rods, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening the components.
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Loosen the tie-rod end locking nut.
5.
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Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
6.
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Use the special tool to release the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-793A
7.
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Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
8.
NOTE: To aid installation, count the number of rotations taken to remove the tie-rod end.
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Remove the tie-rod end.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE: Count the number of rotations when installing the tie-rod end.
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Install the tie-rod end.
2.
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Install the tie-rod end to wheel knuckle. Install a new nut.
Renew Part: Tie-rod end nut Quantity: 1.
Torque: 140Nm
3.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tie-rods, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening the components.
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Tighten the tie-rod end locking nut.
Torque: 76Nm
4.
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Install the component.
Torque: 9Nm
5. Install the front wheel and tire.
6.
NOTE: Use the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment to check and if necessary adjust the wheel alignment. SRO must be claimed separately.
Complete the front wheel alignment only.
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Steering Column
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Numbers with a green background are a single use component.
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
Steering Column - Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
Steering column lower shaft
Steering bulkhead seal
Steering column multifunction switch (left/right)
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering column
Steering Column - Diagnosis and
Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the steering wheel heater, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the
workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND V
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process occurs mainly in the first 2 000 mi
(3 000 km) of operation.
During the breaking-in period of 2 000 mi
(3 000 km), observe and fol
Brake hold
The brake hold functions act on all four
wheels. Under the specified conditions,
the brake hold functions apply the
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automatically on the rear wheels only.
On steep or slippery slopes, especially
when facing downhill, applying the EPB
may cause the vehicle to skid. Re-a
