Range Rover Evoque: Steering Gear

Special Tool(s)

205-754A
Splitter, Ball Joints

502-012
Alignment Pins, Subframe

General Equipment

• Transmission jack

Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

NOTES:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.

All vehicles

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2. WARNING: Make sure that a new steering column flexible coupling bolt is installed. Torque: 25 Nm

3. WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

CAUTION: Make sure that the specified torque is not exceeded, or the retaining studs may shear and damage the body panel. Torque: 2.8 Nm

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

5. Repeat for the other wheel.

Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

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7. Torque: 12 Nm

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Vehicles with diesel particulate filter (DPF)

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All vehicles

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

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

• Tie aside.
• Torque:
  • Bolt 10 Nm
  • nut 55 Nm
• Repeat the above step for the other side.

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

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

• Torque: 133 Nm
• Repeat the above step for the other side.

12. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint seal is not damaged.

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

• Special Tool(s): 205-754A
• Repeat the above step for the other side.

13. Torque: 110 Nm

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15. General Equipment: Transmission jack

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17. CAUTION: Make sure that new subframe bolts are installed.

Torque:

• Stage 1: 140 Nm
• Stage 2: 240

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