Defender. Manual — part 53
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Power Steering - Steering Gear
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Center the steering wheel.
Lock in position, remove the ignition key.
2. Loosen the steering column lower shaft upper bolt.
3. Release the steering column lower shaft from the steering
gear.
Remove the steering column lower shaft lower bolt.
4. CAUTIONS:
If power steering fluid comes into contact with the
paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed
down with cold water.
Before disconnecting or removing the components,
make sure the area around the joint faces and connections
are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the power assisted steering (PAS) return hose
from the steering gear.
Position a suitable container to collect any power
steering fluid spillage.
5. CAUTIONS:
5. CAUTIONS:
If power steering fluid comes into contact with the
paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed
down with cold water.
Before disconnecting or removing the components,
make sure the area around the joint faces and connections
are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the PAS feed pipe from the steering gear.
6.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety
stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the panhard rod.
Remove the 2 panhard rod nuts and bolts.
Discard the 2 panhard rod nuts.
8.
CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not
damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure
of the joint.
Using the special tool, release the drag link from the drop
arm.
Remove the split pin.
Remove the drag link to drop arm nut.
9. Remove the tie bar.
10. With assistance, remove the steering gear.
Release the 2 tab washers.
Remove and discard the 4 steering gear bolts.
Remove and discard the 2 tab washers.
11. NOTE: When installing a reconditioned steering gear,
complete steps 12, 13 and 14.
Release the drop arm nut lock washer.
12. Remove and discard the drop arm nut.
Discard the drop arm nut lock washer.
13. Using the special tool, remove the drop arm from the
steering gear.
Installation
1. Clean the drop arm and steering gear mating faces.
2. NOTE: Install a new nut and lock washer.
Install the drop arm to the steering gear.
Install the lock washer.
Install but do not fully tighten the drop arm nut.
3. Install the centralizing bolt to the steering gear.
4. Secure the drop arm in a suitable vice.
5. Tighten the drop arm nut to 176 Nm (130 lb.ft).
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