Land Rover Discovery: Steering Linkage Tie Rod (G1788230)  / Removal and Installation

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• Some components shown removed for clarity.
• Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal and Installation).

Special Tool(s): JLR-211-342

CAUTION:

Make sure the steering gear bar does not rotate.

Using a suitable tool, secure the special tool JLR-211-343.

Special Tool(s): JLR-211-342, JLR-211-343, JLR-211-346

Torque: 105 Nm

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Steering linkage tie rod end (G1360702) removal and installation

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

PART(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE:

RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
• Discard the nut.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.

Special Tool(s): 205-754A

CAUTION:

Note the number of turns when removing the tie rod end to aid installation.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Make sure that the tie rod end is installed with the same number of turns as when removed.

WARNING:

Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

Renew Part: Tie-rod end nut.

Torque: 133 Nm

Torque: 100 Nm

4. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
5. Using only four wheel alignment equipment approved by Land Rover, check and adjust the wheel alignment.

   Refer to: Four Wheel Alignment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Steering linkage specifications

Torque Specifications

* New nut must be installed

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