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Land Rover L322 Range Rover System Description and Operation29 · STEERING
29 · Steering & suspension

Steering Column (page 2 of 8)

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Range Rover L322 Range Rover System Description and Operation
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Description
STEERINGSteering Column · page 2 of 8
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STEERING

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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The steering column comprises the upper column assembly which is connected to the steering rack via several shafts 
which are connected via flexible couplings and universal joints.

The lower column comprises upper and lower shafts which are connected together as a sliding fit. The sliding fit allows 
the shafts to collapse in the event of a frontal collision, preventing column intrusion into the vehicle interior. The upper 
shaft is connected to a flexible coupling and provides the attachment to the upper column. The lower shaft has internal 
splines which connect with splines on the steering rack valve input shaft.

The upper column also comprises two shafts which are also connected together as a sliding fit. The shafts are a 
double 'D' section to prevent rotation. The sliding fit allows the shafts to collapse in the event of a frontal collision 
further preventing intrusion into the vehicle interior. The lower shaft is connected to the flexible coupling which 
transfers torque to the lower column and the steering rack. The upper shaft has a splined internal bore which connects 
with the adjustable upper column assembly.

The upper column assembly comprises two extruded aluminium sections which connect together and can slide on 
each other in the event of a frontal impact, further preventing column intrusion into the vehicle interior. The column is 
attached to the cross-car tube with four bolts. A strap is bolted to the upper of the two aluminium sections. The strap 
is coiled around a bush on the upper section and has a hook which locates on the lower section. In the event of a 
frontal impact, the strap can unwind, allowing the upper column to collapse in a controlled manner absorbing energy.

The upper column also provides the location for the steering angle sensor which is used by the ABS system.
 

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The upper column provides the locations for the column adjustment motors and the steering lock mechanism and 
steering lock ECU. The steering lock operates via a locking bolt which engages with a locking sleeve located around 
the column shaft. The locking sleeve has a tolerance ring which is located between the sleeve and the column. The 
tolerance ring allows the locking sleeve to slip on the upper column shaft if a high torque is applied to the steering 
wheel when the lock is engaged. This prevents the locking bolt from being sheared by someone forcibly turning the 
steering wheel while the steering lock is engaged, yet still effectively locking the steering.

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