1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER steering

26COOLING SYSTEM
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REPAIRREV: 05/99 AUXILIARY MOUNTING BRACKET AND GASKET
Service repair no - 26.50.04
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Drain cooling system
See Adjustment, Drain
and refill cooling system
.
3.Remove radiator top hose.
4.Remove intercooler top hose.
5.Remove viscous fan unit.
See Viscous
coupling and fan
6.Remove fan cowl.See Fan cowl
7.Slacken power steering pump pulley retaining
bolts.
8.Remove drive belt.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary Drive belt
9.Unscrew 3 bolts and remove power steering
pump pulley.
10.Remove 4 bolts securing power steering pump
mounting bracket.
11.Lower pump and bracket. Do not disconnect fluid
pipes.
12.Remove generator.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Generator
13.Unscrew retaining nut and remove drive belt
tensioner.
14.Release hose clip from bracket above water
pump.15.Disconnect bottom hose/heater return hose at
water pump and heater rail.
16.Disconnect by-pass hose from water pump and
thermostat housing.
17.Remove 5 bolts (one with nut) and single
retaining nut, securing auxiliary mounting
bracket to cylinder block.
18.Withdraw mounting bracket, complete with water
pump.
19.Remove gasket and clean mating faces.
Refit
20.Using 2 slave studs, fit new gasket.
NOTE: All fixing bolts and nuts should be
tightened to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft)unless
otherwise stated.
21.Locate mounting bracket, complete with water
pump on slave studs and secure with 4 other
fixings.
22.Remove slave studs and fit remaining bolts/nuts.
23.Fit by-pass hose to thermostat housing and
water pump.
24.Fit bottom hose/heater return hose to water
pump and heater rail.
25.Fit heater hose clip to mounting bracket.
26.Fit drive belt tensioner. Tighten nut to
45 Nm (33
lbf/ft).
27.Fit generator.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Generator
Do not fit drive belt at this stage.

COOLING SYSTEM
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REPAIR 28.Secure steering pump and bracket to auxiliary
mounting bracket.
29.Fit steering pump pulley.
30.Fit drive belt
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
.
31.Fit fan cowl
See Fan cowl.
32.Fit viscous fan unit
See Viscous coupling and
fan
.
33.Fit intercooler top hose.
34.Fit radiator top hose.
35.Refill cooling system.
See Adjustment, Drain
and refill cooling system
36.Reconnect battery.THERMOSTAT
Service repair no - 26.45.01
Remove
1.Partially drain cooling system, until coolant level
is below thermostat housing.
2.Disconnect top hose from outlet elbow.
3.Disconnect electrical connections to water
temperature switch.
4.Unscrew 2 bolts and remove outlet elbow.
5.Withdraw thermostat. Note 88°C rating of
thermostat.
6.Place thermostat in a container half full of water.
Heat water and observe temperature at which
thermostat begins to open. Thermostat is
satisfactory if it opens between 85°-89°C.
Refit
7.Fit thermostat with jiggle pin/vent hole upwards.
8.Secure outlet elbow to thermostat housing.
Tighten bolts to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
9.Fit water temperature switch connections.
10.Fit top hose to outlet elbow.
11.Refill cooling system.
See Adjustment, Drain
and refill cooling system

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
REPAIR REV: 05/99 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 54.10.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
axle when lowering or repositioning axle.
1.Support chassis front.
2.Remove road wheels.
3.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
4.Remove radius arms to chassis frame nuts.
5.Disconnect steering damper from track rod.
Using a extractor remove track rod links from
swivel pin arms.
6.Remove four nuts and bolts securing radius
arms to axle bracket.
7.Remove radius arms.
8.Remove bolts securing brake hose brackets .
Refit bolts to prevent oil leakage.
9.Remove bolts from brake calipers and tie to one
side.
10.Remove nuts and washers securing shock
absorbers to axle.
11.Disconnect drag link from swivel pin housing
arm.
12.Remove two nuts and bolts securing panhard
rod to axle bracket. Lift rod clear of axle.
13.Mark for reassembly drive shaft flanges.
Remove four nuts and bolts, tie propeller shaft to
one side.
14.Release axle ventilation pipe banjo and lower
axle assembly. Remove road springs.
15.Disconnect anti-roll bar link
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar ball
.
16.Remove axle assembly.
Refit
17.Position axle under vehicle, supporting left side
of axle, and fit anti-roll bar links
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar links
.
18.Fit propeller shaft. Tighten bolts to
47 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
19.Fit panhard rod to axle bracket. Tighten bolts to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
20.Fit drag link to swivel pin arm. Tighten fixings to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).
21.Fit shock absorbers to axle.
22.Fit brake calipers. Tighten bolts to
82 Nm (60
lbf/ft).
23.Tighten upper swivel pin bolts to78 Nm (58
lbf/ft).
24.Fit radius arms to axle brackets. Tighten bolts to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
25.Fit steering damper to track rod.
26.Fit radius arms to chassis side member. Tighten
fixings to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
27.Tighten track rod end to40 Nm (30 lbf/ft)and fit
new split pin.
28.Remove chassis supports, fit road wheels and
tighten to correct torque:
Alloy wheels -
130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels -100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy duty wheels -170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL 38.Place retaining plate, joint washer and oil seal
over axle flange ready for assembly.
39.Fit swivel bearing housing to axle flange with 7
bolts. Tighten to
73 Nm (54 lbf/ft).
40.Grease and fit upper and lower swivel pin taper
roller bearings.
41.Position swivel pin housing over swivel bearing
housing.
42.Coat joint washer both sides with sealing
compound and position on lower swivel pin.
43.Loosely fit brake shield bracket plus lower swivel
pin with lug outboard to swivel pin housing.
44.Loosely fit top swivel pin plus existing shims and
brake hose bracket to swivel pin housing.
45.Apply Loctite 270 or equivalent to lower swivel
pin bolts.
78 Nm (58 lbf/ft),bend over lock tabs.
46.Tighten top swivel pin bolts to
78 Nm (58 lbf/ft).
Check and adjust preload on bearings
NOTE: Swivel housing oil seal and axle
should not be fitted.
47.Attach a spring balance to ball joint bore and pull
balance to determine effort required to turn
swivel pin housing.
Resistance, once initial inertia has been
overcome, should be1.16 to 1.46 kg.Adjust by
removing or adding shims to top swivel pin.
48.When setting is correct remove top swivel bolts,
apply Loctite 270 or equivalent. Refit bolts and
tighten to
78 Nm (58 lbf/ft),and bend over lock
tabs.
49.Apply recommended grease between lips of
swivel oil seal.50.Fit oil seal, joint washer and retaining plate with
7 bolts and spring washers. Tighten to
11 Nm (8
lbf/ft).
51.Fit tie rod and drag link and secure with new
cotter pins. Tighten fixing to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).
52.Fit brake disc shield.
53.Loosely fit lock stop bolt and nut.
54.Apply a recommended grease between lips of
swivel housing oil seal.
55.Secure oil seal with retaining plate and securing
bolts. Tighten to
11 Nm (8 lbf/ft).
56.Fit track-rod and drag link and secure with new
cotter pins.
57.Loosely fit lock stop bolt for later adjustment.
58.Fit brake disc shield.
Fit driveshaft and stub axle
59.Insert axle shaft, and when differential splines
are engaged, push assembly in fully.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage axle
shaft oil seals.
60.Place a new joint washer in position on swivelpin
housing to stub axle mating face. Coat threads
of stub axle bolts with Loctite 270.
61.Fit stub axle with flat at 12 O'clock position.
CAUTION: Ensure that constant velocity
joint bearing journal is butted against
thrust ring on stub axle before stub axle is
secured.
62.Place mud shield in position and secure stub
axle to swivel pin housing with 6 bolts and
tighten evenly to
65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
63.Fit brake jump hoses to brake jump hose
bracket.
64.Fit complete front hub assembly
See Repair,
Front hub assembly
.
65.Check swivel pin housing oil drain plug is fitted.
66.Fill swivel assembly to correct level, with new oil
See SECTION 10, Maintenance, Under
vehicle maintenance
.
NOTE: On later vehicles fill swivel pin
housing with 0.33 Litres of Molytex EP 00
grease.
67.Set steering lock stop bolts
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Steering lock stops
.

STEERING
1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The steering system incorporates a compression joint
in the lower shaft and is designed to collapse on
impact. The mis-alignment of the upper steering
column with the steering box and the inclusion of two
universal joints, is also designed to prevent the
column moving toward the driver under frontal impact.
The steering box is located behind the first chassis
cross member and is connected to the road wheel
swivel housing by a drag link and track rod. A
hydraulic damper absorbs shocks in the steering,
caused by road wheel deflections when operating on
rough terrain.Power steering system
The power steering system comprises a hydraulic
pump which is belt driven from the engine and
supplied with fluid from a reservoir that also acts as a
cooler.
The steering box houses a self neutralizing rotary
valve which is part of the worm/valve assy and an
hydraulic piston/rack to assist the mechanical
operation. The rotary valve which is operated by
movement of the steering wheel, directs fluid pressure
to the appropriate side of the hydraulic piston/rack to
provide assistance.
Power steering system
1.Hydraulic pump
2.Fluid reservoir
3.Steering box
4.Upper column5.Universal joints
6.Lower shaft
7.Compression joint
8.Drag link

57STEERING
2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Power steering box components
1.Housing complete with sector shaft bearings
2.Cover plate complete with bearing
3.Sector shaft
4.Hydraulic piston/rack
5.Worm/valve and torsion bar assembly
6.Shims for centralizing worm/valve
7.Ball race
8.'Teflon' seals for valve sleeve
9.Bearing adjuster, locknut and seal
10.Worm shaft pressure seal, circlip and dirt
excluder11.'Teflon' and rubber seal for piston
12.End cover seal and snap ring
13.Adjustment components for piston/rack
14.Hydraulic pipe
15.Bleed screw
16.Sector shaft adjustment lock nut with seal
17.Cover plate bolts
18.Cover plate seal
19.Seal, washer and backup seal
20.Circlip and dust cover

STEERING
3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Rotary valve operation
Rotary valve at neutral
The rotary valve assembly comprises a worm (1),
valve sleeve (2), input shaft (4) and torsion bar (5).
The valve sleeve is retained inside the worm by a trim
screw (3), and incorporates valve ports in its inner
bore. The input shaft is attached to the steering wheel
via a steering shaft and steering column and
incorporates valve ports in its outer diameter to align
with those in the sleeve.
The torsion bar, which is secured to the worm and
input shaft with pins (6) at each end, holds the valve
ports in neutral alignment when there is no demand
for assistance.No demand for assistance (Valve at neutral)
When there is no demand for assistance the torsion
bar holds the input shaft and sleeve valve ports in
neutral relationship to one another, allowing equal
pump pressure (A) to both sides of the piston/rack (9).
Any excess fluid flow from the pump returns to the
reservoir via (B).

57STEERING
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Rotary valve misaligned
Demand for assistance (Valve misaligned)
When the steering wheel and input shaft is turned,
steering resistance transmitted to the worm causes
the torsion bar to be twisted and the valve ports to be
misaligned for a right or left turn. The misalignment of
the valve ports directs all fluid pressure A to one side
of the piston only and allows displaced fluid B on the
other side.
When demanding maximum assistance, any
excessive fluid output from the pump due to high
pump speed, will circulate through the regulator valve
located in the pump unit, causing the temperature of
the fluid and the pump to rise rapidly.CAUTION: To avoid excessive fluid
temperatures which could damage the oil
seals, the steering must not be held on full
lock for more than 30 seconds in one minute.
Only when the steering wheel, and the demand for
assistance, is released, will the torsion bar return the
valve to neutral, allowing the fluid to circulate through
the reservoir where it is cooled.
In the unlikely event of mechanical failure of the
torsion bar, a coarse splined connection (7) between
the input shaft and worm, ensures steering control is
maintained sufficient to allow the vehicle to be
recovered.