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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8207 |
There should be no noticeable play in the steering, the column UJ'S are unlikely to wear, first thing to look at is the track rod ends, then the rack itself, it has replaceable ends that wear as well, these usually squeak when they are worn, if not it's the rack itself. A badly worn suspension joint could also give you play...
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2nd May 2015 6:15pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
Sounds like it's probably the track rods or the track rod ends then, will have to climb under there and have a feel. It had an MOT a few weeks ago, nothing advised on it. But with all the pot holes around something could have given up.
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2nd May 2015 7:13pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8516 |
Inner track rods shouldn't give too much play, as they don't need to be too far gone to give noticeable problems, probalbly a ball joint somewhere, either the track rod ends, the bottom arms or the upper arm ball joints. (Lots of ball joints in the system). There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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2nd May 2015 8:12pm |
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Discotigger Member Since: 12 Feb 2013 Location: Cumbria Posts: 804 |
Check that the nut that locks the lower steering column to the splined shaft on the steering rack is fully tightened up. If the nut is slightly loose, it can cause the steering play you're talking about.
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2nd May 2015 8:36pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
That makes sense too, will have a look at that while i'm at it.
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2nd May 2015 9:01pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16284 |
As above, should be none sir |
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2nd May 2015 10:48pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
Yep, steering column to pinion pinch bolt needed nipping up, no more clunkyness. Just have to get the 4 wheel alignment done now. |
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3rd May 2015 6:48pm |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8207 |
That was nice and cheap then.... Pete
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3rd May 2015 6:49pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
had a good look at all the joints and bushes under there and they all look sound. Noticed the ABS lead and brake hose on the OSF needed clipping back into their mountings on the strut while i was under there.
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3rd May 2015 6:55pm |
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