In order to keep a Defender’s steering accurately set for as long as possible, the steering box lubrication should be checked every 6 months or so for signs of wear or contamination.

Check the Correct Oil Specification

Note that we specifically refer to EP90 gear oil and NOT to power steering fluid or to grease. Wearing internal parts faster than needed is to be avoided by always checking the correct oil specification before refilling. Information on the correct oil specification for your Land Rover parts is provided by the correct lubricant viscosity grades for vehicle components.

Locate and Remove the Filler Plug

Check the level of steering box lubrication by removing the filler plug on the side of the steering box casing. Check that the oil reaches the bottom of the plug hole. If not, the lubrication needs to be topped up. A small syringe or even a pump bottle of oil can be used for this purpose to prevent spillage.

Look for Weeping Seals

Look for weeping around the input shaft seal and the drop arm seal. This is a relatively easy repair if you catch it early on before the weeping becomes too severe. Oil loss from a steering box is extreme and must be addressed quickly.

Spot Degraded or Contaminated Oil

Oil may break down over time, appearing dark, containing debris or even turning to a watery consistency. The volume of oil in a Defender steering box is small, so before you know it the whole fill will have deteriorated and the oil drained and refilled with new EP90 EP90 gear oil in order to safeguard against this sort of problem.

Know When It Needs a Full Service

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Maintaining your vehicle’s steering as accurately as possible over time is one of the simplest things to do on your Land Rover Defender.