Land Rover Defender: Steering Gear Boot

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Inspect the steering gear boot, replace if damaged.

NOTES:

• This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.
• This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the tie-rod end.

4.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
• Note the positions of the components on removal.
• Care must be taken when remove the components not to damage the inner tie-rod. Failure to follow this instruction may result in corrosion of the inner tie-rod.

• Remove the 2 clamps.
• Remove the steering gear boot.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
• Make sure that the components are installed to the noted removal position.
• Care must be taken when install the components not to damage the inner tie-rod. Failure to follow this instruction may result in corrosion of the inner tie-rod.

• Install the steering gear boot.

  Renew Part: Steering gear boot kit Quantity: 1.

• Install the 2 clamps.

2. Install the tie-rod end.

3. Install the front left wheel and tire.

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