Freelander 1. Manual - part 179
STEERING
REPAIRS
57-21
22. Remove 2 screws securing ignition switch and
remove ignition switch.
23. Remove passive coil.
24. Position steering column assembly in a vice.
25. Centre punch or drill out steering lock shear
bolts.
CAUTION: If steering column is to be re-
used, take care not to deform or damage
column in vice.
26. Remove steering column lock.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage steering
lock body if the lock is to be refitted.
Refit
1. Remove column from vice.
2. Fit new cable ties to steering column.
3. Models with automatic transmission: Fit key
interlock cable clip.
4. Position steering column to vehicle, locate
steering column on PAS rack, aligning column
coupling with PAS rack input flag.
5. Locate steering column on studs fit nuts but do
not tighten at this stage.
6. Fit bolts and snubber to pivot mountings and
tighten bolts to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
7. Tighten nuts to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
8. Fit and tighten PAS rack pinion clamp bolt to 32
Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
9. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove clamp bolt from height adjuster and
position key interlock cable.
10. Models with automatic transmission: Fit
height adjuster clamp bolt and tighten nut to 10
Nm (7.5 lbf.ft). Ensure bolt and plastic stop are
correctly located in slot in column bracket.
11. Models with automatic transmission: Fit
height adjuster lever and tighten bolt 12 Nm (9
lbf.ft). Ensure lever is in the fully up position
before tightening bolt. Hold clamp bolt nut to
prevent nut rotation.
12. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove starter key from column lock.
13. Models with automatic transmission: Align
key interlock cable to column lock and tighten
union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
14. Models with automatic
transmission:Position lock to steering column
assembly and fit shear bolts. Do not tighten
shear bolts at this stage.
15. Models with automatic transmission: Insert
starter key, check operation of steering lock
and that key turns freely.
16. Models with automatic transmission:
Ensure correct operation of key interlock cable.
17. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove starter key from column lock.
18. Models with automatic transmission:
Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
19. Models with automatic transmission: Fit
passive coil.
20. Models with automatic transmission:
Position ignition switch to column, fit and
tighten screws.
21. Models with automatic transmission:
Secure key interlock cable in clip.
22. Models with automatic transmission:
Ensure key interlock cable is correctly fitted.
23. Fit side support bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5
lbf.ft).
24. Position harness and secure cable ties.
25. Fit fusebox cover and close glove box lid.
26. Connect multiplugs to column switch and
passive coil.
27. Fit aperture trim and secure with screws.
28. Fit steering column multi purpose switch.
combined direction indicator/headlight/
horn.
29. Connect battery earth lead.