Defender 200 TDI Lower Steering Shaft ?

dod530d · Jan 29, 2018

Just had the top UJ replaced and the lower steering shaft seemed to fall apart ,is this normal or are these rubbers bonded to the metal do I require a new steering shaft .

zeaphod · Jan 29, 2018

The shaft is in two parts, the rubber should be bonded to one part, which then slides into the other. Looks fine in the photo. If the rubber wears too much you can get a bit of play at the wheel, but they should last a long time.

dod530d · Jan 29, 2018

So it's normal for to be able to slide and come apart when removed ?
A picture of the shaft properly fitted.

Retroanaconda · Jan 29, 2018

Yes. It’s a collapsible joint, for crash safety (amusingly).

nobber · Jan 30, 2018

Mine has never come apart, even when smaking it to change the UJs.

dod530d · Jan 30, 2018

nobber said:
Mine has never come apart, even when smaking it to change the UJs.

Well mine did ,but seems to be ok ,will keep an eye on it .

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