Boot and bearing set for the 2019 Range Rover Sport SVR L494's steering shaft

[ivan.turnerpd]

Greetings, everybody!
In my 2019 SVR, the steering is really stiff. Since I purchased it as a used car with 50,000 miles on the odometer, I figured I should take it in for a comprehensive multi-point inspection at the 70,000-mile mark, even though I generally handle most auto repairs on my own. I took the vehicle to Range Rover under the impression that the steering was slightly stiff but not overly so, as I had previously felt no such issue, and the service representative confirmed my suspicions. He informed me that he had a conversation with his service technician, and that the issue is related to the bearing at the bulkhead (firewall). It has been growing worse as of late. previously I start taking things apart, I was hoping someone had been through this previously and could tell me what parts to take apart and what to replace if necessary. It might be the EPAS, according to what I've read in the thread. Much obliged

[sofiarh]

Apologies for the delayed response; I intentionally omitted two details:
I did not encounter any error codes.
Feel it only when you're at a standstill.
-There are no "visible" leaks in the power steering fluid, and it is full.
-I can still turn the wheel, so it's not like the epas or power steering are totally gone.
-When I turn to the right or left while at a standstill, I can hear a small noise; nevertheless, I am unsure of its source. Additionally, it only occurs occasionally.
-as you can see, I haven't done a comprehensive inspection myself; I'm only seeking suggestions on where to start.

[ingridgj]

Nothing like this has happened to my 2019 RRS Autobiography, which has 83k miles on the odometer. In fact, the reservoir for the active sway bar system is power steering fluid, which you bring up. It seems like these cars have electric power steering help.

[alexander_lewisq]

No power steering fluid is necessary because you should have electronic power steering. It is strange that it would bind up in the firewall bearing. You need to exercise extreme caution if you want to check it. In order to check for binding, you must first disconnect the steering shaft from the power steering rack. Then, turn the wheel and inspect each individual U-joint. Due to the airbag-connected clock spring in the column, you must meticulously record the wheel's rotations. The clockspring is inexpensive on these cars, I would guess, because of all the electronics in the steering wheel, but if you crank it more than two turns in any direction or don't have it recentered correctly after inspection, you risk destroying it. Instead of trying to get the front end in the air, unhook the outside tire rods, and make sure your knuckles aren't binding, you might attempt this. In addition to the ECS, there should be a torque sensor; if you have a scan tool, it would be worthwhile to test the torque sensor to see if it registers any data, presuming there is no physical connection.