Adjusting the steering lock system (Defender 2007+)

General procedures

1. Measure the gap between the tire wall and the longitudinal balancer in the limit position. It should be at least 20 mm.

2. Loosen the stop bolt lock nut.

3. Turn the stop bolt to the required position.

4. Tighten the lock nut.

5. Check the clearance between the tire wall and the longitudinal balancer at each limit position.

6.

NOTE: Alternatively, adjustment can be made using the following procedure:

Measure how far the stop bolt dimension 'A' protrudes. Check the correct value in the table.

Light alloy	Size	Adjustment
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain	265	59,7 mm
Goodyear GT+4	235	55,7 mm
Michelin M+S 4X4	235	52,2mm
Steel	Size	Adjustment
Goodyear	205	55,2 mm
Michelin	205	55,2 mm
Avon	7,50	56 mm
Michelin	7,50	56 mm
Goodyear	7,50	56 mm

7. Loosen the stop bolt lock nut.

8. Turn the stop bolt to the required position.

9. Tighten the lock nut.

10. Check the position of the wheel in the extreme locking position.