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

STEERING FAULTS

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 300Tdi Defender
Section
STEERING FAULTS
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STEERING

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

STEERING DAMPER

The power steering system, as well as reducing the
effort required to manoeuvre the vehicle when
parking, also helps to dampen any deflections of the
road wheels, being transmitted back to the steering
wheel.

When operating the vehicle off road, the road wheels
are often deflected by ruts and boulders causing the
steering wheel to turn left and right. This phenomenon
is known as ’steering kickback’. To subdue the effects
of ’steering kickback’, a hydraulic damper is fitted in
the steering linkage between the track rod and the
differential casing. The damper, which offers the same
resistance in extension and compression, is sealed for
life.

Steering damper check

Check the condition operation of the hydraulic
steering damper as follows:

Check procedure

1. Inspect damper for casing damage or leaks.
2. Clamp one end of the damper horizontally in a

vice using soft jaws. Compress and extend the
unit by hand. Resistance should be equal in both
directions.

3. If it is felt that the unit is outside acceptable

limits, fit a new steering damper

STEERING FAULTS

Symptom:-

Excessive kickback through steering wheel - when
driven on rough terrain.

1. Is the steering damper in good working order?

See Steering Damper .
NO - Renew unit

See Repair, Steering

Damper .
YES - Continue.

2. Is there any looseness or free play in the

steering ball joints and linkage?
YES -

See Steering Linkage Inspect .

NO - Continue.

3. Is there any looseness or worn bushes in front

suspension?
YES -

See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair,

Radius Arm .

NOTE: When replacing suspension bushes
ALL bushes and fixings must be replaced.

NO - Continue.

4. Is the steering exceptionally light/sensitive when

driven on good road surface?
YES - See fault symptom - Steering
excessively light/sensitive and freeplay at
steering wheel
.
NO - Suspect axle swivel resistance.

5. Check the resistance of the axle swivels

See

FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul,
Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Joint and
Swivel Pin Housing 
.

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