Land Rover Defender: Tie Rod End
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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JLR-204-793A
Ball Joint Splitter
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the 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 wheel and tire.
3.
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Remove the component.
4.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tie-rods, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening the components.
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Loosen the tie-rod end locking nut.
5.
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Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
6.
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Use the special tool to release the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-793A
7.
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Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
8.
NOTE: To aid installation, count the number of rotations taken to remove the tie-rod end.
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Remove the tie-rod end.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE: Count the number of rotations when installing the tie-rod end.
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Install the tie-rod end.
2.
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Install the tie-rod end to wheel knuckle. Install a new nut.
Renew Part: Tie-rod end nut Quantity: 1.
Torque: 140Nm
3.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tie-rods, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening the components.
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Tighten the tie-rod end locking nut.
Torque: 76Nm
4.
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Install the component.
Torque: 9Nm
5. Install the front wheel and tire.
6.
NOTE: Use the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment to check and if necessary adjust the wheel alignment. SRO must be claimed separately.
Complete the front wheel alignment only.
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Steering Column
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Numbers with a green background are a single use component.
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
Steering Column - Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
Steering column lower shaft
Steering bulkhead seal
Steering column multifunction switch (left/right)
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering column
Steering Column - Diagnosis and
Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the steering wheel heater, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the
workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND V
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of the features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or DEATH in the event of an
accident.
High speed impacts may cause serious
injury or death, irrespective of
Waste Management
Pollution can be reduced by careful handling, storage and disposal of all
waste materials that occur on sites.
Legislation makes it illegal to dispose of waste materials other than to
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