Range Rover Evoque: Steering Linkage

Tie Rod End

Special Tool(s)

205-754A
Splitter, Ball Joints

Removal

NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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

3.

4. CAUTIONS:

Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

Discard the nut.

5. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged. Special Tool(s): 205-754A

6.

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

Installation

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

2. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate. Torque: 133 Nm

3. 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.

Steering Gear Boot

Removal

NOTE: LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal and Installation).

3. NOTES:

Note the position of the components prior to removal.

Discard the retaining clips.

Installation

1. NOTES:

Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

Install new retaining clips.

2. Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal and Installation).

Steering Linkage

Torque Specifications

* New nut must be installed

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