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Land Rover steering components carry the driver's input from the steering wheel to the front wheels, controlling direction through the steering box or rack, track rods, drag links and the hydraulic or electric assistance parts that work with them. Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive vehicles may use different steering boxes, racks, columns, drop arms and pipework, so confirm your vehicle's drive side alongside the model before ordering. This collection spans genuine, OEM and aftermarket options, from a simple track rod clamp to a complete steering rack or steering box.
Power Steering Reservoir Cap closes and seals the power steering fluid reservoir in the steering hydraulic circuit. It retains the hydraulic fluid...
View full detailsDrag Link Tube The central tube of the drag link in the steering linkage. The drag link transmits steering movement from the steering box drop arm...
View full detailsPower Steering Pipe - the return line in the power steering hydraulic circuit. It carries low-pressure fluid from the steering box back to the pow...
View full detailsPower Steering Pipe - Pump to Box is the high-pressure hydraulic feed line connecting the power steering pump outlet to the steering box inlet. Th...
View full detailsPower Steering Hose - Box to Reservoir is a hydraulic hose in the power steering return circuit. This hose carries hydraulic fluid from the steeri...
View full detailsShear Bolt for the steering column lock, securing the column lock housing to the steering column. The head is designed to shear off at a set torqu...
View full detailsSteering Column Lock Clamp securing the steering column lock assembly to the steering column. It wraps around the column outer tube and holds the ...
View full detailsSteering Column Lock Clamping Strap - the strap that secures the steering column lock housing to the outer column tube within the steering column a...
View full detailsSteering Wheel Boss with a 36-spline fitting. Mounts onto the splined end of the steering column and provides the bolt pattern to which the steeri...
View full detailsSteering Column Lock - the steering column lock and ignition switch assembly. Mounted on the steering column, it mechanically locks the column whe...
View full detailsSteering Column Lock - the steering column lock and ignition switch assembly. Mounted on the steering column, it mechanically locks the column whe...
View full detailsDrag Link Tube - the tube section of the steering drag link, within the steering linkage that runs from the steering box drop arm to the steering a...
View full detailsPower steering pipe forming the low-pressure return leg of the power steering hydraulic circuit, running from the steering box return port back to ...
View full detailsPower steering pipe forming the low-pressure return leg of the power steering hydraulic circuit, running from the steering box return port back to ...
View full detailsSteering Shaft Assembly forming the intermediate link between the steering column and the steering box. The shaft transmits rotation from the stee...
View full detailsTrack Rod End for the left-hand side of the steering track rod linkage. The track rod end forms the articulating ball-joint that connects the track...
View full detailsTrack Rod End for the right-hand side of the steering track rod linkage. The track rod end forms the articulating ball-joint that connects the trac...
View full detailsSteering Shaft with universal joint, part of the steering column assembly. The shaft transmits rotation from the steering column to the steering bo...
View full detailsLower Steering Column Universal Joint for the steering column assembly. This universal joint sits at the lower end of the steering shaft, transmitt...
View full detailsSteering guard in 8 mm alloy, part of the underbody protection group. It mounts beneath the front of the chassis on steel side brackets and shields...
View full detailsSteering guard in zinc-plated steel, part of the underbody protection group. It bolts beneath the front of the chassis to shield the steering box,...
View full detailsSteering Rods - 4 Track Rod Ends - Discovery 1/RRC
Track Rod Assembly in the front steering linkage. The track rod links the front steering arms so that both road wheels turn together, transmitting...
View full detailsTrack Rod Clamp secures the adjustable joint of the steering track rod. Fitted around the split end of the rod, it pinches the threaded sleeve clos...
View full detailsTrack Rod Adjusting Shaft is the threaded centre bar of the steering track rod assembly, into which the track rod ends are screwed. Rotating the s...
View full detailsCross Rod End
Steering Shaft with universal joint, part of the steering column assembly. The shaft transmits rotation from the steering column to the steering bo...
View full detailsSteering Shaft - the intermediate shaft in the steering column assembly. It links the steering column to the steering box input, transmitting rotat...
View full detailsDrag Link Assembly - steering linkage, front axle. The drag link transmits movement from the drop arm on the steering box output shaft across to t...
View full detailsDrag link for the steering linkage, connecting the steering box drop arm to the steering arm on the front axle. The drag link converts the arc des...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounts across the steering linkage to absorb shocks and damp oscillation (bump steer and wheel shimmy) fed back through the track r...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounts across the steering linkage to absorb shocks and damp oscillation (bump steer and wheel shimmy) fed back through the track r...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounted across the steering linkage to damp oscillation and wheel vibration fed back through the steering, improving control and st...
View full detailsUpgrade your Land Rover Discovery 1 or Range Rover Classic with these heavy-duty steering arms, designed for superior strength, durability, and ste...
View full detailsPower Steering Box for right-hand drive applications, supplied as a reconditioned exchange unit. The box converts steering column rotation into th...
View full detailsPower Steering Box - recirculating-ball steering gear of the Adwest Lightweight type, forming the core of the hydraulically assisted steering circu...
View full detailsPAS Hose – Reservoir to Pump for the power-assisted steering hydraulic circuit. This low-pressure feed hose carries fluid from the steering reservo...
View full detailsSteering Guard - a heavy-gauge steel skid plate that bolts beneath the front of the chassis to shield the steering linkage and steering damper from...
View full detailsDrag Link for the front live axle steering circuit. The drag link connects the steering box drop arm to the front axle steering arm, transmitting ...
View full detailsPower Steering Pump is the engine-driven hydraulic pump at the heart of the power-assisted steering circuit on the 300 TDi 2.5L turbo diesel. Belt...
View full detailsPower Steering Pump for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine, V-belt driven. The pump is the pressure source of the power steering hydraulic circuit, drawing...
View full detailsPower Steering Hose is the low-pressure return line within the power steering hydraulic circuit. It returns fluid from the steering box back to th...
View full detailsPower Steering Hose - part of the power steering hydraulic circuit. This hose carries pressurised hydraulic fluid within the power steering system...
View full detailsSuspension arm and axle bushes have their own home in Bushes and Rubbers, so this page stays focused on the parts that steer. Budget Parts has supplied Land Rover parts for more than 25 years, with stock held across our Dutch warehouse network for fast EU dispatch.
The steering system carries the driver's input from the wheel to the front tyres, and feeds every bump and road camber back through the same path. On beam-axle Land Rover models that means a steering box, drop arm, drag link and track rod; on rack-and-pinion models it is a steering rack, track rod ends and, where power-assisted, a pump, hose and reservoir. Worn components show up as play or vagueness at the wheel, wander or pulling under braking, a clonk over bumps, or fluid leaks from a pump or hose. Because steering works within the wider Land Rover axle, suspension and steering system, it is worth checking the ball joints and bushes at the same time.
This page brings together the steering range for Series, Defender, Discovery, Freelander and Range Rover models. Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive variants use different steering boxes, racks, columns and drop arms across most of this range, so confirm your build before ordering. Suspension arm and axle bushes are covered separately in Bushes and Rubbers, and standalone suspension ball joints sit in Ball Joints.
Buying GuideBefore anything else, confirm left-hand-drive or right-hand-drive. Steering boxes, racks, columns, drop arms and some pipework are handed, so the same model and engine can need two different part numbers depending on drive side. Check this alongside the model and build date rather than assuming it from the vehicle's market.
A worn steering box or rack does not always need full replacement. Seal and repair kits can renew leaking seals, boots and gaiters and other small serviceable components, but they will not correct worn gears, bearings, a pitted shaft or a damaged housing, so they suit a unit that is otherwise sound. Where the housing is worn, pitted or the fluid shows metal contamination, fit a complete steering box, steering gear or steering rack instead. The same logic applies to steering dampers: some are supplied with their bush included, others need the bush ordered separately, so check the listing before you buy.
Genuine, OEM and aftermarket. Genuine steering boxes, racks and columns carry the Land Rover part number and sit at the top of the price range, particularly on later electric power-assisted racks. OEM or OES parts come from original-equipment manufacturers or recognised OE suppliers, and brands such as Lemforder, Delphi, Bosch and Meyle may appear as OE, OES or aftermarket depending on the specific item. Aftermarket also covers reconditioned exchange units and value brands for wear items such as track rod ends, drag links and steering linkage hardware. For a standard repair, an OEM or OES part is usually the sensible balance of cost and quality; save genuine for warranty-sensitive or late-model vehicles where an exact match matters.
FitmentThe table below groups models by steering type so you can see which parts apply. Confirm the exact box, rack or column by VIN or build, since drive side and power-assistance type both change the part number.
| Model group | Steering type | Drive side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1, 2, 2A, 3 | Steering box (worm and nut on Series 1, recirculating ball on Series II, IIA and III), drag link and track rod | LHD and RHD produced | No factory power steering; aftermarket conversions common |
| Defender (to 2016) | Steering box (recirculating ball), drag link and track rod, power-assisted on later models | LHD and RHD | Steering box and drop arm are handed |
| Defender (L663) | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Discovery 1 | Steering box (recirculating ball), drag link and track rod, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Steering box is handed |
| Discovery 2 | Steering box (recirculating ball), drag link and track rod, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Steering box is handed |
| Discovery 3 and 4 | Rack and pinion, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Rack and column are handed |
| Discovery 5 | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Discovery Sport | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Range Rover Classic | Steering box (recirculating ball), drag link and track rod, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Steering box is handed |
| Range Rover P38 | Steering box (recirculating ball), drag link and track rod, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Steering box is handed |
| Range Rover L322 | Rack and pinion, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | First Range Rover on rack and pinion steering |
| Range Rover L405, L460 | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| RR Sport L320 | Rack and pinion, hydraulic power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Shares Discovery 3/4 hydraulic system |
| RR Sport L494, L461 | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Freelander 1 and 2 | Rack and pinion, power-assisted | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Range Rover Evoque | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
| Range Rover Velar | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion | LHD and RHD | Confirm by VIN |
Match the part to your specific vehicle before ordering, starting with drive side. Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive Land Rovers may use different steering boxes, racks, columns, drop arms, pipework and mounting hardware, so confirm this before the model or engine. Work from the build date and VIN rather than the model year alone, because steering specification can change mid-production and between markets. The VIN plate is on the chassis or under the bonnet depending on model; a VIN or chassis-number search returns the exact steering build. On power-assisted systems, also confirm whether your vehicle uses hydraulic or electric assistance, since the pump, hose and reservoir parts differ between the two.
FittingSteering components are safety-critical parts that directly control the vehicle. Fit new locking nuts and split pins where specified, torque all fixings to the correct figure, and confirm left-hand-drive or right-hand-drive before ordering. Book a wheel alignment after replacing any part that sets toe.
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Genuine steering boxes, racks and columns carry the Land Rover part number and sit at the top of the price range, particularly on later electric power-assisted racks. OEM or OES parts come from original-equipment manufacturers or recognised OE suppliers, and brands such as Lemforder, Delphi, Bosch and Meyle may appear as OE, OES or aftermarket depending on the specific item. Aftermarket also covers reconditioned exchange units and value brands for wear items such as track rod ends, drag links and steering linkage hardware.
It depends on condition, not just age. A repair or seal kit can renew leaking seals, boots and gaiters and other small serviceable components, but it will not correct worn gears, bearings, a pitted shaft or a damaged housing, so it suits a unit that is otherwise sound. Where the housing is worn, pitted, or the fluid shows metal contamination, fit a complete steering box, steering gear or steering rack instead.
A steering damper controls kickback and oscillation at the front wheels, smoothing out the shock from ruts, potholes and rough tracks before it reaches the steering wheel. Some listings include the mounting bush, others supply the damper alone, so check the listing before ordering, especially if the existing bush is perished or cracked.
The track rod connects the two front wheels together and sets the toe angle, with a track rod end (a ball joint) at each side. The drag link, found on beam-axle steering-box vehicles, connects the steering box drop arm to the steering arm on the axle and transmits the driver's steering input. Both wear at their ball joints and both are checked for play in the same way.
Yes, for any part that sets or affects toe, including track rod ends, drag links, steering racks and steering arms. Book a four-wheel alignment after fitting to protect tyre life and keep the steering true. Parts that do not set toe, such as a power steering pump or hose, do not need a follow-up alignment.
Technical content by the Budget Parts workshop team.
Updated: July 2026