Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
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Land Rover 300Tdi Defender18 · STEERING
18 · Steering & suspension

POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 300Tdi Defender
Section
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
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57

STEERING

6

REPAIR

POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED

Service repair no - 57.15.02

1. Check that fluid level is at maximum level

See

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Under bonnet
maintenance 
.

2. Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Recheck reservoir fluid level, top up if necessary

NOTE: During operations 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering

wheel.

4. With engine at idle speed, slacken bleed screw.

When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.

5. Check fluid level.
6. Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7. Check hose connections, pump and steering box

for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.

CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and

possibly damaging seals.

8. Carry out road test.

POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

Service repair no - 57.15.08

Remove

1. Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
2. Slacken mounting bracket clamp bolt and raise

reservoir to gain access to feed and return hose
retaining clips.

3. Slacken clips, disconnect hoses from reservoir,

allow fluid to drain.

4. Remove reservoir.

CAUTION: Plug connections to prevent
ingress of dirt.

CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and

clean area with warm water.

Refit

5. Position reservoir, connect feed and return

hoses and tighten clips to

3 Nm (2 lbf/ft).

6. Fit reservoir in clamp, tighten clamp bolt.
7. Fill reservoir between upper mark and end of

dipstick with power steering fluid

See

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Under bonnet
maintenance 
.

8. Bleed power steering system

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steering system - bleed .

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