Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 211-04

Steering Column and Steering Wheel

Steering Column Lower Shaft (G2249595)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 57.40.22
  • Steering Column Intermediate Shaft - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.30
  • USED WITHINS

Part(s)

StepPart nameQualificationQuantity
Step 7Steering column lower shaft lower boltAll vehicles1
Step 4Steering column lower shaft upper boltAll vehicles1
Removal
CAUTION:

Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.


The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
  3. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.

    • Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.

    NOTE:

    Note the fitted position.

    E80536
    Remove and discard the steering column lower shaft upper bolt.
  4. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with 3.6L diesel engine

  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the brake hose and the wiring harnesses are not damaged during the removal and installation of the heat shields.

    NOTE:

    Note the fitted position.

    E80538
    Remove the 3 nuts. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the upper suspension arm and brake line heat shields for access.

The following step(s) applies to:
All other engine types

  1. E102486
    Remove the 3 nuts. Remove the brake line heat shield for access.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. CAUTION:

    Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.

    Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the intermediate shaft.
  2. E46253
    Remove the 4 clips. Remove the fender splash shield lower trim.
  3. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the steering is correctly positioned using the road wheels. Do not turn the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction my result in damage to the vehicle.

    Turn the steering until access can be gained to the steering column lower shaft bolt.
  4. CAUTION:

    Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.

    E47917
    Remove and discard the steering column lower shaft bolt.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with 3.6L diesel engine

  1. Lower the vehicle.
  2. NOTE:

    The steering column lower shaft is removed from the vehicle through the inner wing.

    Remove the steering column lower shaft. Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering gear.

The following step(s) applies to:
All other engine types

  1. E60776
    Disconnect the steering gear electrical connector.
  2. Remove the steering column lower shaft. Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering gear.
Installation

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Clean the component mating faces.
  2. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

    With assistance, install the steering column lower shaft. Connect the steering column lower shaft to the steering gear. Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the lower shaft.
  3. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  4. CAUTION:

    Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

    Install the steering column lower shaft upper bolt. Install a new bolt and tighten.
    Renew Part: Steering column lower shaft upper bolt Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 30Nm
  5. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  6. CAUTIONS:

    • Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.

    • Make sure that the steering is correctly positioned using the road wheels. Do not turn the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction my result in damage to the vehicle.

    Turn the steering until access can be gained to the steering column lower shaft bolt.
  7. CAUTION:

    Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

    Install the steering column lower shaft to steering gear bolt. Install a new bolt and tighten.
    Renew Part: Steering column lower shaft lower bolt Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 30Nm

The following step(s) applies to:
All other engine types

  1. Connect the steering gear electrical connector.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Install the fender splash shield lower trim. Install the 4 clips.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with 3.6L diesel engine

  1. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the brake hose and the wiring harnesses are not damaged during the removal and installation of the heat shields.

    Install the upper arm and brake line heat shields. Install the 3 nuts. Install the 2 bolts.

The following step(s) applies to:
All other engine types

  1. Install the brake line heat shield. Install the 3 nuts.
  2. Lower the vehicle on the lift.