Steering - Steering Column Replacement Guidelines
No: LTB00033Issue: 1
Date: 01 Mar 2007
*LTB 00033 REPLACES LM211-003, DATED 04-APR-2006. CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GREY BACKGROUND AND ASTERISKS*
SECTION: 211-04 - STEERING COLUMN
Steering Column Problems Requiring Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM)
VIN: 3A101029 onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT
Situation:
A vehicle may require steering column replacement due to certain problems or damage.
*NOTE:
Certain vehicles may be subject to Land Rover Service Action B028 "Steering Column Tilt Mechanism Upgrade". DDW and the latest issue of B028 should be reviewed for applicability prior to completing the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin.
NOTE:
"Noisy" tilt mechanism motors should NOT require replacement of the steering column assembly. A "noisy" tilt mechanism motor should be rectified by installing a tilt motor repair kit (QME500070) in accordance to TSB 571011031NA5 (Issue 2 or later).*
One of the following problems may require the steering column to be replaced:
^ An inoperative tilt mechanism
^ A steering lock mechanism problem
*^ Reach spindle thread damage
^ Rotational clicking noises attributed to internal column bearings*
Action:
If the vehicle is not subject to Service Action B028, and the issues reported with the steering column are not repairable using Technical Bulletins 571011031NAS (Issue 2 or later) - "Tilt Motor Mechanism Binding at Top Position", 57/04/05/NAS - "Steering Column Reach Motor Jamming" or 57/05/05/NAS (Issue 2 or later) - "Steering Column Reach Motor Noise", refer to the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin to replace the steering column with the appropriate part listed below according to vehicle VIN.
PARTS:
NOTE:
New steering columns below have the full upward tilt angle reduced by 0.5 degrees. New columns will be supplied less the steering angle sensor to reduce parts complexity.
*NOTE:
Steering column part number QMB000165 DOES NOT need to reworked with the spacer kit. QMB000165 may have been supplied under warranty instead of the ordered QMB500711 part until it became available. QMB000165 has been built to the new specification with a long tilt spindle nut and DOES NOT require the spacer kit to be installed.*
QMB500711........Steering column Qty 1 up to 5A198057 with memory seat QMB500691........Steering column Qty 1 6A198058 onwards with memory seat
TOOLS:
IDS DVDIO5 or later software installed
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
*NOTE:
"Noisy" tilt mechanism motors should NOT require replacement of the steering column assembly. A "noisy" tilt mechanism motor should be rectified by installing a tilt motor repair kit (QME500070) in accordance to TSB 571011031NA5 (Issue 2 or later).*
NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/LM - Range Rover/*(MY as follows)*:
*2003-2005 MY*: > Workshop Manuals > Range Rover - Workshop Manual - Service Procedures > Bookmark Section "57 - Steering" > link to operation > "57.40.01 Column assembly - inner & outer"
*2006 MY*: > Workshop Manuals> Range Rover - Workshop Manual - Legacy Systems > Bookmark Section "57 - Steering" > link to operation > "57.40.01 Column assembly - inner & outer"
*2007 MY: > Workshop Manuals > Range Rover (LM) 2007 Workshop Manual > Bookmark Sections "Chassis/Steering System" Removal and Installation link to operation > "Steering Column (57.40.06)"*
1. Refer to applicable GTR section 57.40.01 (2003-2006 MY) or 57.40.06 (2007 MY) and replace the steering column assembly with the latest level steering column assembly part number.
*2. Calibrate the steering angle sensor using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) as follows:
CAUTION:
This procedure requires IDS DVD105 or later software.
CAUTION:
A Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during diagnosis and module configuration.
^ Connect the Midtronics PSC-550 power supply to the vehicle battery.
^ Connect IDS to the vehicle and begin a new diagnostic session, by entering the correct VIN for the current vehicle.
^ Follow the IDS prompts to read the vehicle configuration.
^ When prompted "Do you wish to read diagnostic trouble codes?", select "NO" and then press the "tick" button to continue.
^ When the "Content Model" is displayed select "Vehicle Configuration" tab.
^ From the Vehicle Configuration Menu, select "Set-up and Configuration".
^ From the drop-down menu, select "Anti-lock Braking".
^ Select "Steering Angle Sensor Calibration".
^ Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
^ When the task is completed, exit the current session.
^ Disconnect IDS and the power supply from the vehicle.*
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