Campaign - Steering Gear Pinion Bolt Torque

K161NAS1

11-JAN-13

*THIS SERVICE ACTION IS VALID FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND WILL EXPIRE ON 31 JANUARY 2015*

SECTION: 211-02
Service Action: Steering Gear Pinion Bolt Torque





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:
A concern has been identified on a number of XF, XJ, and XK vehicles within the listed VIN ranges
where the residual torque on the steering gear pinion bolt could be below the lower specification and in some
cases the customer may experience a knocking noise from the steering gear. The latter will only be the case if
the early steering degradation is ignored by the customer.

Action:
Retailers are required to before sale HOLD all affected vehicles in the above VIN range that are in
their control and refrain from releasing the vehicles for new or used vehicle sale pending completion of the
rework action detailed in this Technical Bulletin. Affected vehicles in the hands of owners must be repaired at
the next available opportunity.





PARTS:

TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual / Repair Procedure for any required special tools
WARRANTY:








Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

1. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-02 and remove the air deflector.

Caution:
Do not release the power steering pipe unless required.

Caution:
Do not use excessive force if re-positioning of the power steering pipe is required.

Caution:
Only loosen the Torx bolt far enough to allow the required movement of the power steering pipe. Do not allow the power steering pipe to be released far enough to result in fluid loss.

Caution:
Note the installed position of the power steering pipe before releasing the Torx bolt.





2. Remove the steering gear upper bolt.

(1) If required, loosen the Torx bolt.
(2) If required, carefully reposition the power steering pipe.
(3) Remove the bolt.





3. Position the new washer over the hole.





4. Install the bolt.

^ Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm.
^ If required, re-position the power steering pipe to the original position and tighten the Torx bolt to 20 Nm.

5. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-02 and install the air deflector.

6. Lower the vehicle.





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