Land Rover Repair: Discovery track rod replacement, torque requirements, drag link
QuestionI have been informed in a safety check that my tie rod assembly in my 1999 Series II Discovery is loose. Land Rover calls it a Track Rod. It's a ball/joint assembly with nothing to adjust so I've purchased a new one. Is there anything I should know about replacing this unit? Any torque requirements on the nuts? Thank you.
AnswerHi Darren,
seems straight forward in changing track rod. Manual says always use a new nut (track rod to steering knuckle) with torque of 125 Nm (92 lbf.ft).
Drag link / track rod M8 bolts: 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
Drag link / track rod M10 bolts: 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft)
Best of luck,
JohnMc