1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Workshop Manual

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Valve and worm assembly
33.Examine bearing areas for wear. The areas must
be smooth and not indented.
34.Examine worm track which must be smooth and
not indented.
35.Check for wear on torsion bar assembly pin. No
free movement should exist between input shaft
and torsion bar or between torsion bar and
worm.
NOTE: Any sign of wear makes it essential
to fit new valve and worm assembly.
36.Examine valve rings for cuts, scratches and
grooves. The valve rings should be free to rotate
in grooves.37.If required, replace all three rings, using ring
expanderLRT-57-019. The expander will not
pass over rings already fitted. Remove rings to
allow access without damaging seal grooves.
38.Warm rings and expander tool to aid assembly.
Fit rings to expander, slide expander over valve
and worm assembly. In turn fit rings to their
grooves. Remove expander, slide valve and
worm assembly into ring compressor
LRT-57-020and allow to cool.
Ball bearing and cage assemblies
39.Examine ball races and cups for wear and
general condition.
40.If ball cage has worn against bearing cup, fit
replacements.
41.Bearing balls must be retained by cage.
42.Bearing and cage repair is carried out by
complete replacement of assembly.

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Rack thrust pad and adjuster
43.Examine thrust pad for scores.
44.Examine adjuster for wear in pad seat.
45.Fit new sealing ring to rack adjuster.
Rack and piston
46.Examine for excessive wear on rack teeth.
47.Ensure thrust pad bearing surface is free from
scores and wear.
48.Ensure piston outer diameters are free from
burrs and damage.
49.Examine seal and ring groove for scores and
damage.
50.Fit new ring to piston. Warm nylon seal and fit to
piston.
51.Slide piston assembly into cylinder with rack
tube outwards.
Reassemble
NOTE: When fitting replacement oil seals
lubricate with recommended fluid and
ensure absolute cleanliness.
Sector shaft oil seal
52.Fit oil seal, lip side first.
53.Fit extrusion washer.
54.Fit dust seal, lipped side last.
55.Fit circlip.
Fitting valve and worm assembly
56.Refit original shims and inner bearing cup. Use
Petroleum Jelly to aid assembly.
NOTE: If original shims are not used, fit
shims of 0.76 mm thickness.
57.Fit inner cage and bearings assembly.
58.Fit valve and worm assembly.
59.Fit outer cage and bearings assembly.
60.Fit outer bearing cup.

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61.Fit new worm adjuster sealing ring.
62.Loosely screw adjuster into casing.
63.Fit locknut, do not tighten.
64.Turn in worm adjuster until end float is almost
eliminated. Ensure bearing cages are seated
correctly.
65.Measure maximum rolling torque of valve and
worm assembly, using a torque wrench and
spline socketLRT-57-025.
66.Turn in worm adjuster while rotating shaft to
increase figure measured to 0.56 Nm.67.Back off worm adjuster 1/4 turn. Turn in worm
adjuster to increase reading by 0.21 - 0.34 Nm
with locknut tight,
100 Nm (74 lbf/ft).Use worm
adjusting wrenchLRT-57-006and locknut
wrenchLRT-57-028.
Fitting rack and piston
68.Screw slave bolt into piston to aid assembly.
69.Fit piston and rack so piston is 70 mm (2.75 in)
from outer end of bore.
Fitting sector shaft
70.Fit sector shaft using seal saverLRT-57-021.
Align roller with cut out in casing as shown. Push
in sector shaft while rotating input shaft to allow
sector roller to engage worm.
Fitting rack adjuster
71.Fit rack adjuster and thrust pad to engage rack.
Back off half turn on adjuster.
72.Loosely fit new nylon pad and adjuster set screw
assembly.

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OVERHAUL Fitting sector shaft cover
73.Fit new sealing ring to cover.
74.Align cover with casing.
75.Screw cover assembly fully on to sector shaft
adjuster screw.
76.If necessary back off sector shaft adjuster screw.
Tap cover in place to allow cover to joint fully
with casing.
NOTE: Before tightening fixings, rotate
input shaft to ensure sector shaft roller is
free to move in valve worm. If initial
resistance is left, turn adjuster screw
approximately two turns in a clockwise direction.
77.Fit cover bolts. Tighten to
75 Nm (55 lbf/ft).
Fitting cylinder cover
78.Fit new square section seal to cover.
79.Remove slave bolt fitted at instruction 68. Press
cover into cylinder just to clear retainer ring
groove.
80.Fit retaining ring to groove with one end of ring
positioned 12 mm from extractor hole.
Adjusting sector shaft
NOTE: Refit drop arm and tighten nut
sufficiently to ensure that no backlash
exists between drop arm and sector shaft.
81.To set worm on centre, rotate input shaft to full
inner-lock (full right lock for a left hand drive
vehicle, full left lock for a right hand drive
vehicle). Rotate input shaft back towards centre
two full turns.
82.The box is now on centre and can be adjusted.
83.Hold input shaft and rock drop arm to establish
backlash is present. Continue rocking and slowly
turn sector shaft adjusting screw clockwise.
Continue rotating adjuster screw until backlash
has almost been eliminated.

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OVERHAUL 84.Refit locknut and tighten.
NOTE: It is important steering box is
centralised before any adjustments are
made.
85.Check maximum rolling torque one and a quarter
turns either side of centre position, using a
torque wrench and spline socketLRT-57-025.
Rotate adjuster screw to obtain across centre
torque of 0.34 Nm plus torque figure at one and
a quarter turns. Tighten adjuster locknut to
60
Nm (44 lbf/ft).
Adjusting rack adjuster.
86.Turn in rack adjuster to increase figure
measured in instruction 85. by 0.23 - 0.34 Nm.
The final figure may be less, but must not
exceed 1.35 Nm.
87.Lock rack adjuster in position with grub screw.
Tighten to
5 Nm (4 lbf/ft).
Torque peak check
With input shaft rotated from lock to lock, rolling
torque figures should be greatest across centre
position and equally disposed about centre position.
The condition depends on value of shimming fitted
between valve and worm assembly inner bearing cup
and casing. The original shim washer value will give
correct torque peak position unless major components
have been replaced.
Procedure
88.With input coupling shaft toward the operator,
turn shaft fully counter-clockwise.
89.Check torque figures obtained from lock to lock
using torque wrench and spline socket
LRT-57-025.
90.Check also for equal engagement either side of
centre.Adjustments
91.Note where greatest figures are recorded
relative to steering position.If greatest figures are
not recorded across centre of travel (steering
straight-ahead), adjust as follows:
If torque peak occursbeforecentre position,addto
shim washer value; if torque peak occursaftercentre
position,subtractfrom shim washer value,
refer to
fitting valve and worm assembly
.
Shim washers are available as follows:
0.03mm, 0.07mm, 0.12mm and 0.24mm.
NOTE: Adjustment of 0.07mm to shim
value will move torque peak area by 1/4
turn on the shaft.
CAUTION: When reshimming valve and
worm, extreme caution must be exercised
to prevent seal damage during
reassembly.

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OVERHAUL Input shaft oil seal
92.Fit seal, lip side first, into housing. Use seal
saverLRT-57-016and seal installer
LRT-57-026. Note that seal is fitted to a depth of
4.75 - 5.00 mm from face of box.
93.Secure seal with circlip.
94.Smear inner lip of dirt excluder with PTFE
grease. Fit dirt excluder usingLRT-57-027.
When fitted correctly outer shoulder of excluder
is 4.00 - 4.50 mm from face of box, dimension X.
95.Remove drop arm. Smear inner lip of dirt
excluder with PTFE grease and refit, ensuring
outer lip is flush with casing.
96.With input shaft on centre, align assembly marks
on drop arm and steering box. Fit drop arm to
steering box using a new tab washer. Tighten to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft),bend over tab.
97.Fit steering box
See Repair, Power Steering
Box
.

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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE REV: 05/99 TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
Ball joint nuts 40..............................................................................................
Clamp bolt nuts 9...........................................................................................
Steering column bracket nuts 22....................................................................
Steering wheel nut 43.....................................................................................
Tie bar to mounting nut 110.............................................................................
Universal joint pinch bolt 25............................................................................
PAS box
Adjuster locknut 60.................................................................................
Drop arm nut 176....................................................................................
Sector shaft cover to steering box 75.....................................................
Steering box to chassis 81.....................................................................
Steering box fluid pipes 14mm thread 15...............................................
Steering box fluid pipes 16mm thread 20...............................................
Tie bar 81...............................................................................................
PAS pump
High pressure fluid pipe 20.....................................................................
Power steering pump mounting 35.........................................................
Pulley bolts, power steering pump 10....................................................
Hose clamp 3........................................................................................
Front mounting plate bolts 9..................................................................
PAS reservoir
Hose clamp 3........................................................................................
* Torque values below are for all screws and bolts used except for those that are specified otherwise.
METRIC Nm
M5 6......................................................................................................
M6 9......................................................................................................
M8 25.....................................................................................................
M10 45...................................................................................................
M12 90...................................................................................................
M14 105..................................................................................................
M16 180..................................................................................................
UNC / UNF
1/4 9......................................................................................................
5/16 24...................................................................................................
3/8 39.....................................................................................................
7/16 78...................................................................................................
1/2 90.....................................................................................................
5/8 136....................................................................................................

FRONT SUSPENSION
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The front suspension design allows maximum wheel
travel and axle articulation providing good ground
clearance without loss of traction or directional
stability.
Long radius arms are fitted to the front axle and
provide maximum axle articulation which is vital for off
road performance. The radius arms are secured to
fabricated mounting brackets welded to the front axle.
Flexible rubber bushes are used on a stem end joint
to secure the rear of the radius arms to mountings on
the chassis cross member.
A panhard rod, which ensures that the front axle
remains centrally located, is fitted transversely and
also uses ferrule rubber bush mountings at both axle
and chassis locations.Two rubber bearing bushes, with retaining straps,
secure the rear of the anti-roll bar to the chassis
mountings, while bushed links support the front of the
bar to the front axle.
Conventional long travel coil springs and hydraulic
shock absorbers are used to control body movement
in all conditions. The shock absorbers are secured to
fabricated towers which are bolted to the chassis. The
upper and lower fixings use a single location stud with
flexible rubber bushes, support washers and securing
nuts. Retaining plates are used to secure the coil
springs to the fabricated towers and axle mountings.
Rubber bump stops are fitted underneath the chassis,
adjacent to the front road springs, and prevent
possible damage that could occur should there be
excessive axle to chassis movement.
Front suspension
1.Panhard rod
2.Radius arms
3.Coil springs
4.Shock absorber
5.Anti-roll bar