Range Rover Classic. Manual — part 101
STEERING
1
ADJUSTMENT
POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.13
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, select ’P’ in automatic
transmission and chock wheels. Support chassis
front on axle stands.
2. Remove engine undertray.
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
The adjustment of the steering box ensures
any preload or end float present on centre is
removed.
6. The adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop
arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly
tightens the steering box adjuster screw.
7. Tighten the 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.
See Front Wheel Alignment
11. Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint
centres.
12. Connect drag link. Tighten to
40 Nm.
13. Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
chocks.
14. Road test vehicle.
See Fault diagnosis, Road
Test Procedure
NOTE: If steering wheel is not in straight
ahead position when vehicle is travelling
in a straight line, drag link length is
incorrect and is pushing drop arm away from
central position.
Drag link adjust
15. Right hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too short.
Left hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too long.
16. Adjust drag link until steering wheel points
straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a
straight line.
CENTRALISE STEERING BOX
1. To centralise the box, insert a suitable peg (hole
size 8.06 mm) into the rear of the drop arm and
into the steering box casing to enable rapid and
accurate setting on centre.
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STEERING
2
ADJUSTMENT
STEERING LOCK STOPS
Service repair no - 57.65.03
Check
1. Measure clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm at full lock. This must be 20 mm.
Adjust
2. Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3. Turn stop bolt as required.
4. Tighten locknut.
5. Check clearance between tyre wall and radius
arm on each lock.
NOTE: Alternatively lock stop adjustment
may be carried out using following
procedure.
Check
1. Measure stop bolt protrusion as shown in
RR1697M. This must be 40.5 mm.
Adjust
2. Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3. Turn stop bolt as required.
4. Tighten locknut.
5. Check wheel position at full lock.
STEERING
3
ADJUSTMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Service repair no - 57.65.01
Checking Toe-out dimensions
NOTE: No Adjustment is provided for
castor, camber or swivel pin inclinations.
1. Set vehicle on level ground with road wheels
positioned straight ahead.
2. Push vehicle back and forwards to settle linkage.
3. Measure toe-out at horizontal centre-line of
wheels.
4. Check tightness of clamp bolt fixings. Tighten to
14 Nm.
Adjust
5. Loosen adjuster sleeve clamp.
6. Rotate adjuster to lengthen or shorten track rod.
7. Check toe-out setting as instructions 1 to 4.
When toe-out is correct, tap steering linkage ball
joint, in directions of arrows shown, to maximum
of their travel. This ensures full unrestricted
working travel.
8. Tighten clamp bolts to
14 Nm.
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 57.20.01
Adjust
NOTE: For details of drive belt adjust
procedure
See ENGINE, Repair, Drive
Belt
STEERING
1
REPAIR
POWER STEERING FLUID PIPES
Service repair no - 57.15.21
CAUTION: If any joints are disconnected, it
is essential that open pipe and ports are
plugged to prevent ingress of dirt.
The following procedures must be followed when
refitting fluid pipes:
Power steering pump
1. Remove plugs, place clamp on feed hose.
V8i Steering pump illustrated
2. Push hose onto pump.
3. Hold clamp in position, Tighten to
3 Nm.
4. Fit high pressure union into pump.
5. Hold pipe in correct position. Tighten to
20 Nm.
6. Remove plugs and refit pipes to steering box,
leave fingertight.
7. Tighten to torque: 16mm thread
20 Nm.
14mm thread
15 Nm.
Power steering reservoir
1. Remove plugs and refit pipes and clamps.
2. Tighten clamps to
3 Nm.
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