2010 Land Rover LR2 (LF) L6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB002723 Date: 120214

2010 Land Rover LR2 (LF) L6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB002723 Date: 120214

Steering - Power Steering Is Heavy/Noisy

LTB00272NAS3

14 FEB 2012

ISSUE '3' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY

SECTION: 211

Power Steering Noisy / Heavy

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

LR2 (LF)

VIN: 8H000212 - BH211570

Model Year:

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2008-2011

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The power steering system may be noisy / heavy or exhibit an internal knocking noise from the center of the steering gear. This may be caused by

weld splatter contamination in the steering gear piston tube.

NOTE:

A clear sign that the filter is blocked is significant disturbance and/or air bubbles seen on the surface of the fluid in the power steering

reservoir. There is no need to change the power steering pump as the flushing procedure will clear any debris.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the appropriate Repair Procedure (A or B) outlined below.

PARTS:

LR014406 Steering gear - LHD - gasoline Qty: 1

LR000578 Reservoir Qty: 1

LR003401 Power steering fluid Qty: 5 liters

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools

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 policies and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE 'A': VIN 8H000001 - AH150000

FLUSH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM

NOTE:

After installing the new power steering system fluid reservoir, do not carry out the Power Steering System Bleeding procedure until after

replacing the steering gear.

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 211-00, Steering System - General Information, and flush the power steering system.

After installing the new power steering system fluid reservoir, do not carry out the Power Steering System Bleeding procedure until after

replacing the steering gear.

REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 211-02, Power Steering, and replace the steering gear.

REPAIR PROCEDURE 'B': VIN AHI50001 - BH211570

FLUSH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 211-00, Steering System - General Information, and flush the power steering system.

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2. Verify issue is resolved.

^ If issue is resolved, return vehicle to customer.

^ If issue is not resolved, go to step 3.

3. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 211-02, Power Steering Pressure Test, and perform a power steering pressure test to verify correct power

steering pump operation.

^ If issue is resolved, return vehicle to customer.

^ If issue is not resolved, perform Repair Procedure 'A'.