Usually, it takes 20 minutes to complete. For the job, all you need is 17 mm socket, 17mm spanner, and WD40 or similar. The steering damper is not an expensive part. While the standard damper is available at £10, a gas version can be obtained at £20-£30. If you want to go all out, then the top of the range steering dampers are around £50-£70. Find more information regarding the price from Land Rover Greensboro NC auto body shop.
Removing the Steering Damper:
There’s no need to even jack the car up to get at the steering damper. It’s just behind the front bumper in the middle of the car.
It’s held in place by a nut on the end of the damper at the chassis end, and a bolt on the other end. You can easily undo the nuts and bolts to remove the steering damper.
While undoing the nut on the chassis end, the outer casing of the damper will start to turn. All you need to do is grab hold of the casing to stop it turning and the nut will be removed in the end.
Fitting the new Steering Bumper:
Fitting is the reverse of removal. Do up the 2 bolts at either end of the steering damper. It’s simple job, it can be done in no time.
No matter how much your other suspension bushes are worn, you can feel an instant improvement in the steering response. Try it off road, but for £20 its a good start to the suspension/steering overhaul.
If you are not confident at doing it on your own, bring your vehicle in Land Rover service center. The expert technicians can easily change your steering dumper. Once the damper is replaced, feel the difference instantly.The coil-over spring compresses and stretches from lock to lock dramatically reducing the return to center effort, the spring also works in harmony with the damper eliminating shimmy and vibration.
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