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I have now replaced the steering rack. The following components were missing but were provided with the second hand rack: 1) bridging plate (23) 2) Space (25) Problem (1) was caused by the absence of the spacer (25) allowing the bolts to screw deeper into the rack than they should. Problem (2)...

I have now bought a second hand steering rack complete with the bridging plate, track rode bolts and feed pipes (10 & 11) (as 11 is leaking on mine). Cost £109 (including delivery). The cheaper ones were only for the bare rack with none of the other components. One dealer was asking for another...

Well, today I ensured that the 4 bolts fixing the steering rack to the body of the vehicle were securely fastened, as well as the 2 bolts fixing the track rods to the steering rack. Again, when the steering wheel was turned the right side of the steering rack moved again. As the steering wheel...

My apologies, I made a mistake above in (2). Should have said: 2) Attach the pipe support bracket (12 &13) which seem missing. I will ensure that the 4 bolts are fully secure. I will try to get a bridging plate too although my mechanic friend who is helping does not think its needed. He...

Nodge68, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Today I'll be working on the vehicle armed with your information. Primarily, I need to sort out why the steering rack (instead of the track rods) is moving when the steering wheel is turned. I am concerned about this movement as it can twist the...

Thanks for this information, Nodge68. Just wanted to ask a couple of questions: 1) Is the bridging plate needed for the TD4 2006 model? (If so, I will get one). 2) When removing the steering rack apart from the 2 bolts fixed to the bulkhead where are the other 2 bolts located?

Nodge68, many thanks for your response. Yes, bolts 22 are the correct length and do not protrude at the back of the rack body. Of the 2 original bolts one broke and the replacement is identical to the other original. Of the parts 23 to 26 mentioned, the inner track rod bush (24), spacer (25)...

Recently I have been having issues with my beloved Freelander 1 TD4 2006. The E Torx bolt which fixes the driver’s side track rod (no. 28 in the attached image) broke in the steering rack. We therefore had to remove the steering rack to remove the broken bit of bolt. Before refitting the...

My freelander 1 TD4 2006 bad not been driven for 5 years. During that time the rear door and rear window worked okay. However, the vehicle was serviced and a new battery was put it. After the service I gave the vehicle a spin and thereafter the rear door no longer opens. About a week after the...

Thank you very much, Nodge. Armed with your info. I've identified the part needed as the AIR BAG ECU CONTROL MODULE. However, I'm being given 2 different part numbers and not sure which is correct: YWJ000131 and YWC000610. Any idea?

Thanks Nodge68. It is a SRS ecu or pretensioner ecu replacement that is needed?

The vehicle is in the Caribbean and is a challenge for most garages there. :)

Thanks Nodge68 & Phoebecp. Is the ECU and DCU the same thing? If so, is there a separate one for the pre-tensioner compared to the airbag? I'm guessing that by Fleabay you mean ebay?

I owned a freelander 1 2006 TD4 and was involved in an accident where the front passenger side got damaged including the fender, bonnet, radiator support and shock. The vehicle has since been repaired but now the SRS light is permanently being displayed on the dashboard. I have had a diagnostic...