Power steering rack TD6 (left-hand drive) (Range Rover 3)

Before disconnecting the battery, make sure that all requirements and conditions contained in the section on disconnecting the battery are met.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.

Dismantling

1. Place the vehicle on a lift.

2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.

3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

4. Remove the front wheels.

5. Remove the protective shield.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Engine protection - front.

6. Remove the 4 screws securing the lower aerodynamic panel and remove the panel.

7. Remove the left drive shaft.

DRIVE SHAFTS, REPAIR WORK, Drive shaft - front - left.

8. Remove and discard the nut securing the left ball joint to the steering knuckle.



9. Screw the M14 nut onto the end of the ball joint flush with the end of the threaded part of the joint.

10. Using the LRT-57-036 tool, separate the ball pin from the steering knuckle. Remove the M14 nut and pull the ball pin out of the steering knuckle.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged. A damaged boot will cause the ball joint to fail.

11. Remove the two nuts securing the links to the anti-roll bar and disconnect the links.



12. Mark the position of the fasteners and remove the fasteners securing the left body position sensor cable to the vehicle subframe.

13. Remove the connector from the sensor electrical connector.

14. Remove the 2 screws securing the body position sensor and remove the sensor.





15. Remove the lower steering column joint screw.

16. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, align the marks on the steering gear shaft and remove the key from the ignition switch.

CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel when the intermediate shaft or universal joint is disconnected, as this will damage the rotating slip ring and steering wheel switches.

17. Disconnect the steering column from the pinion shaft.



18. Remove the connector block of the steering gear shaft angle sensor.



19. Disconnect the 5 fasteners securing the vacuum hose to the steering gear housing assembly.



20. Install a container to collect the leaking working fluid.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing steering components, make sure that the surfaces adjacent to the connections are free of dirt. Install plugs in the openings of the fittings and pipes to prevent dirt from entering the system.

21. Mark the position of the pressure and drain pipe fittings on the body of the actuator cylinder, unscrew the fitting bolts and remove the sealing rings.



22. Remove 2 bolts and 2 nuts securing the rack assembly, discard the bolts and nuts.



23. With the help of an assistant, carefully release the steering gear assembly by turning it. Remove the steering gear assembly from the left side of the vehicle.





24. Loosen the locknuts securing the ends of the steering rods.

25. Remove the tie rod ends, remembering the number of thread turns to avoid mistakes during assembly.

26. Remove and discard the snap rings.

27. Remove the locknuts.

Assembly

1. Screw the locknuts onto the ends of the steering rods.



2. Place the retaining rings on the ends of the steering rods so that the conical part of the ring faces the conical belt of the rod.

3. Screw the tie rod ends onto the rods, turning them to the number of turns recorded during removal.

4. Install the steering gear assembly and tighten the new bolts and nuts to a tightening torque of 100 N·m, then tighten the nuts by 90°.

5. Fix the vacuum line to the steering gear housing.



6. Clean the pipe fittings and connection points from dirt.

7. Install new sealing rings and connect the pipe fittings, tightening the M16 screw to 40 Nm and the M14 screw to 36 Nm.

8. Connect the connector to the steering angle sensor connector.



9. Check the alignment of the steering gear shaft marks and attach the steering shaft. Install the lower steering column joint screw and tighten it to 24 N·m.

10. Install the body position sensor on the subframe and tighten the mounting bolts to 2.5 Nm.

CAUTION: Make sure the sensor lever is facing outward.

11. Connect the sensor electrical connector block.

12. Route the sensor cable and secure it with the clamps in its original position. Make sure that the cable is not stretched.

13. Connect the anti-roll bar links, screw on the nuts and tighten them to a torque of 100 Nm.

14. Clean the conical surfaces of the ball joints and steering knuckle sockets from dirt.

15. Connect the ball joint pins to the steering knuckles, install new nuts and tighten them to a torque of 80 N·m.

16. Install the left drive shaft.

DRIVE SHAFTS, REPAIR WORK, Drive shaft - front - left.

17. Reinstall the lower aero panel and tighten the bolts to 45 Nm.

18. Replace the protective shield.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Engine protection - front.

19. Lower the lift.

20. Replace the wheels and tighten the nuts to a torque of 140 Nm.

21. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

22. Connect the negative terminal to the battery.

23. Remove air and add working fluid to the power steering reservoir.

STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Power assisted steering (PAS) - bleeding.

24. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment angles.

STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front wheel alignment angles - checking and adjustment.