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Disco Matt:

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--- Quote from: Disco Matt on September 09, 2010, 18:00:49 ---What he said

If there was a one-size-fits-all length for the track rod then LR wouldn't bother making it adjustable. Just beware some chain garages as they might not necessarily have a clue how to set up LR steering properly. Our local one managed to screw up the centre position on my steering box, presumably by moving things they shouldn't have touched while the track rod end they were replacing was off. Taking it back in for "tracking" had no effect whatsoever!

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The drag link from the steering box to the track rod should have an adjustable bit on it - if you adjust this it will alter the steering wheel center without effecting the tracking ;)

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They managed the opposite - altering the steering wheel centre while trying to set the tracking!

I won't fiddle with steering or brakes. Thing is, if an amateur mechanic like me has a go and it falls apart at 70mph then it's entirely their fault, and we've seen such a case go to court in recent years. I'd rather let a trained pro work on those bits (and have since found an independent who knows how to set LR steering up). I will replace pads and check fluid levels, but I won't disturb hoses or fixings.

Range Rover Blues:
Adjusting the length of the track rod will necessitate checking of the drag link length too.  The drag link moves further than the track rod too so you can't just say 1 turn on the track rod =half a turn on the drag link.

On late model there is a 7mm hole in the botto of the steering box and a fork in the dro-arm so you can lock it in centre position.  On older LR you disconnect the drag link then turn to full left lock, then turn 2 full turns right and that is the centre of the steering.

fesuvious:
Thanks for the input guys;

Yes ! Of course ! why didn't I think to realise that if the wheel measurments are equal then it is set at 0 degrees !!!!! :roll: I am such a plum!

Oh, as for setting up the steering center: On mine it is not 4 turns lock to lock but 3&3/4 and so 1.8 turns back from full lock equals the center point. I have read about it being 2 turns but seemingly not on my 300tdi......

SteveGoodz:
The setting of the steering stops will, of course, determine how many turns you get lock-to-lock. I think the 4 turns figure is the maximum it can be with the adjusters screwed all the way in and no tyres on the wheels.

fesuvious:
ahh, but I checked it with the steering arm disconnected !

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