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STEERING Torque peak check NOTE: That the addition or subtraction of a 0,07 The purpose of this check is to determine the point mm shim will move the torque peak area by at which the rolling resistance is the greatest when approximately one quarter of a turn of the input the steering is turned from lock to lock. This shaft. resistance, which must be equally distributed, should Shim washers are available from Land Rover the centre portion of the worm approximately two Parts and Equipment in the following sizes: 0,03 revolutions of the input shaft from either the left or mm, 0,07 mm, 0,12 mm and 0,24 mm. right hand lock. 3. Having added or subtracted shims as The correct position of the resistance depends upon necessary, reassemble the steering box and the amount of shimming behind the input shaft inner check that the torque peak position IS now bearing cup. Provided that the original shim pack correct. has been refitted, the torque peak position should be 4. Using seal saver RO 606604, fit a new outer correct unless major components have been dust seal over the sector shaft. Fit the drop renewed. The procedure for checking and adjusting arm to the sector shaft and a new lock the torque peak is contained in the following washer. Fit and tighten the retaining nut to the instructions. correct torque and bend the lock tab over a 1. Attach the torque setting tool RO 1016 to the balance to the free end as before. Turn the input shaft by pulling the spring balance and obtained. If the highest figures are not 2. Adjustment involves the dismantling of the centre position, add shims to the pack. Remove shims if the torque peak occurs after the centre Position. Fitting steering box to vehicle and testing 1. Fit the steering box to the vehicle and 'RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’ and bleeding the power steering system. 2. To test the effectiveness of the steering box overhaul and the system for leaks, run the engine and hold the steering hard on full lock in both directions whilst a second person CAUTION: Do not hold the steering on full lock for more than thirty seconds in any one minute damaging the seals. 3. Finally road test the vehicle. 20 REISSUED: FEB 1993 |