Steering - Steering Column Reach Motor Noise
No: 57/05/05/NASFGN LM211
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 12 April 2005
Steering Column Reach Motor Noise
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
New Range Rover (LM) All
SITUATION:
NOISE FROM MECHANISM DURING REACH ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Reach mechanism "jamming" will generally be the result of improper lubrication. Refer to TIB 57/04/05/NA5 for guidance on the lubrication only procedure associated with reach mechanism jamming.
The customer may complain that during reach adjustment a noise is evident from the steering column during the adjustment motion.
RESOLUTION:
STEERING REACH MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Upon customer complain of the noise symptoms during reach adjustment, follow the Repair Procedure outlined in this bulletin to install a reach motor kit. If it is determined during troubleshooting that the reach motor has electrical faults this procedure may also be followed.
PARTS INFORMATION:
NOTE:
There is no requirement to replace anything other that the motor to repair a reach mechanism adjustment noise condition or an reach motor electrical fault. The steering column assembly is not required.
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
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.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE REACH MOTOR
NOTE:
GTR lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/ LM Range
Rover/2005 > Workshop Manuals > Service
Procedures > Bookmark "STEERING/REPAIRS" >
link "Column assembly - inner & outer"
1. Refer to GTR Workshop Manual section 57.40.01 and remove the steering column assembly.
2. Release and remove the reach motor from the steering column. (Figure 1)
NOTE:
Broken plastic motor clips may be found upon disassembly or may occur during motor removal. Broken clips will be replaced later in the procedure.
3. If the plastic motor clip is unbroken, leave it in position.
4. Remove the flexible drive from the steering column.
5. Refer to the steering column bar code label (Figure 2) and determine if the column number is before or after column number "73067" (Week Number 44 Year 03)
6. If the column number is before "73067" perform the following:
^ Insert the special tool, part number QME500100, into the square drive of the spindle. (Figure 3)
^ Hold the shaft with the tool and release the spindle nut half a turn. (Figure 4)
^ Hold the shaft with the tool and tighten the spindle nut to 6Nm (4.5 lbf.ft). (Figure 5)
^ Hold the shaft with the tool and release the spindle nut one "flat." (Figure 6)
^ Remove the tool.
7. If the plastic motor clip is broken, or breaks during motor removal, perform the following:
^ Remove the broken clip by levering it off. (Figure 7)
CAUTION:
It is critical that the plastic clip is fully engaged into the steering column aluminum body. There will be a loud snapping noise as the clip engages.
^ Align the key on the new plastic motor retaining clip with the machined slot on the aluminum body of the column
^ Snap the new clip into position.
^ Verify that the key is located in the slot and the clip is securely located.
8. Insert the flexible drive into the spindle. (Figure 8)
9. Slide the new motor fully back into the plastic clip, guiding the flexible drive into the gearbox.
10. Verify that the peg locates fully into the motor and that the motor is correctly located in the clip. (Figure 9)
11. Apply a thin bead of grease onto the tilt and reach
12. Refer to GTR Workshop Manual section 57.40.01 and install the steering column assembly.
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