Removal and installation the steering column (Defender 2007+)

Removal

NOTE: Point the front wheels straight ahead.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

2. Remove the control panel.

For more information, please refer to the chapter: Control Panel (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).

3. Remove the steering column lock and ignition switch housing.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Housing (211-05 Steering Column Switches, Removal and Installation).

4. Disconnect the Central Junction Box (CJB) from the bulkhead.

• Unscrew 4 nuts.

5. Disconnect the steering column.

• Remove the bolt.

6. Remove the brake pedal and bracket.



For more information, refer to the chapter: Brake Pedal and Pedal Bracket (206-06 Hydraulic brake drive, Removal and installation).

7. Disconnect the steering column from the lower shaft.

• Mark the relative positions of the shafts.
• Remove and discard the bolt.

8. Disconnect the steering column from the car body.

• Remove two bolts.

9. Disconnect the heater controller and bracket. Remove the two bolts.



10. Remove the upper steering column support bracket.

• Remove 4 bolts.
• Assemble the rubber strips around the steering column shaft.

11. Remove the steering column from the lower steering column shaft.



12. Disconnect the main steering column support bracket.

• Remove the bolt.

13.

NOTE: The steering column must be positioned so that it passes through the hole in the bulkhead.

Remove the steering column.

Installation

CAUTION: Be careful when installing the steering column onto the lower steering column shaft, otherwise the lower steering column shaft may be damaged.

1. Install the elements back in place in reverse order.

• Tighten to 22 Nm.

2. Tighten to 22 Nm.



3. Remove the upper steering column support bracket.

• Tighten the M6 bolts (tightening torque 9 Nm).
• Tighten the M8 bolts (tightening torque 22 Nm).

4. Tighten to 22 Nm.



5.

NOTE: Install a new bolt.

Tighten to 30 Nm.



6. Tighten to 48 Nm.



7. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Connecting the Battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).