2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER steering

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-17
Column lock & ignition/starter switch
assembly
$% 57.40.31
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove starter key from ignition lock.
3.Remove steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
4.Disconnect multiplugs from ignition switch and
passive coil.
5.Remove passive coil.
6.Remove 2 screws and remove ignition switch.
7.Move rubber column cover aside to access
column lock bolts.
8.Mark both column lock bolts using a centre
punch.
9.Drill out both column lock bolts.10.Remove column lock saddle and remove
column lock.
11. Models with automatic transmission:
Loosen union and release key interlock cable
from column lock.
Refit
1. Models with automatic transmission: Align
key interlock cable to column lock and tighten
union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
2.Position lock to steering column assembly and
fit shear bolts. Do not tighten shear bolts at this
stage.
3.Insert starter key, check operation of steering
lock and that key turns freely.
4.Ensure correct operation of key interlock cable.
5.Remove starter key from column lock.
6.Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
7.Position ignition switch to column, fit and
tighten screws.
8.Fit passive coil.
9.Connect multiplugs to ignition switch and
passive coil.
10. Models with automatic transmission:
Ensure correct operation of microswitch.
11.Align column cover.
12.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
13.Connect battery earth lead.

STEERING
57-18 REPAIRS
Cable - key interlock
$% 57.40.51
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
3.Loosen bolt securing cable clamp.
4.Disconnect cable from interlock mechanism.
5.Remove key from starter switch.
6.Remove steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
7.Remove bolt securing steering column height
adjuster lever and remove lever.
NOTE: Thread is left handed.
8.Remove nut securing height adjuster clamp
bolt and remove bolt.
9.Collect plastic stop.10.Loosen union and disconnect cable from
column lock.
11.Release cable from 2 retaining clips.
12.Note the cable routing, manoeuvre cable from
under heater and steering column bracket.
13.Remove cable.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-19
Refit
1.Position cable, align to heater and steering
column bracket and secure in retaining clips.
2.Align key interlock cable to column lock and
tighten union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.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.
4.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.
5.Connect cable to interlock mechanism.
6.Check key interlock cable adjustment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable
- key interlock - adjust.
7.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
8.Fit front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
9.Connect battery earth lead.
Column assembly - inner & outer
$% 57.41.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove steering column multi purpose switch.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Switch -
combined direction indicator/headlight/
horn.
3.Disconnect multiplugs from ignition switch and
passive coil.
4.Remove 2 screws securing steering column
aperture trim and remove trim.

STEERING
57-20 REPAIRS
5.Lower glove lid and remove fuse box cover.
6.Carefully cut 2 harness clips from LH side of
column and release harness.
7.Release 2 harness clips from RH side of
column and release harness.
8. Models with automatic transmission:
Release key interlock cable from column clip.9. Models with automatic transmission:
Loosen union and release key interlock cable
from column lock.
10. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove bolt securing steering column height
adjuster lever and remove lever.
11. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove nut securing height adjuster clamp
bolt and remove bolt.
12. Models with automatic transmission:
Release key interlock cable from steering
column.
13. Models with automatic transmission: Fit
clamp bolt and nut to retain support bracket in
position.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-21
14.Remove pinch bolt securing steering column to
PAS rack pinion.
15.Remove bolt securing steering column to
fusebox support bracket.
16.Remove 2 nuts and 2 bolts securing steering
column to fascia support rail.
17.Collect snubber.
18.Release steering column from support bracket
and PAS rack pinion.
19.Remove steering column assembly.
20.Remove 2 cable ties from steering column.
21.Remove key interlock cable clip.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.

STEERING
57-22 REPAIRS
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.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Switch -
combined direction indicator/headlight/
horn.
29.Connect battery earth lead.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-23
Ball joint - track rod
$% 57.55.07
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove front road wheel.
3.Remove pinch bolt securing ball joint to
turnbuckle.
4.Remove nut from ball joint and discard.
5.Fit an M12 nut to ball joint, flush with end of pin.
6.Using tool LRT-57-043, separate ball joint from
steering arm. Remove M12 nut and release ball
joint from steering arm.
7.Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for
refit.Refit
1.Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns
noted in remove.
2.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3.Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4.Fit ball joint to steering arm, fit new nut and
tighten to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.
WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts
are tightened to the correct torque on
completion of the front wheel alignment
check.

STEERING
57-24 REPAIRS
Track rod
$% 57.55.09
Remove
1. Td4 & KV6 models: Remove steering rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
2.Remove Torx bolt securing track rod to PAS
rack. Discard Torx bolt.
3.Remove track rod and spacer.
CAUTION: Note orientation of spacers
before dismantling.
4.Hold track rod securely and loosen pinch bolt in
track rod end.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
5.Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for
refit.
6. Remove pinch bolt from track rod.
7.Remove turnbuckle and note the number of
turns for refit.
NOTE: Thread is left handed.Refit
1.Fit turnbuckle to track rod to number of turns on
remove.
2.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3.Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns
noted in remove.
4.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
5.Clean spacer, support plate and track rod ball
joint.
6.Fit spacer to rack.
CAUTION: Ensure spacers are aligned and
fitted correctly.
7.Fit track rod to PAS rack.
8.Hold track rod parallel to PAS rack, fit new Torx
bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
9. Td4 & KV6 models: Fit steering rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
10.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.
WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts
are tightened to the correct torque on
completion of the front wheel alignment
check.