Disco 2 Lower Steering Shaft UJ

Hi all,

I want to replace the lower steering joint as it has developed a lot of play. Trying to locate the correct part wasn't a success. Part number QLE500010 is referenced as compatible with D2 2003/2004 on some sites. How about my 2001? Is it possible to replace only the lower joint or do I have to buy complete shaft QME500020?

Any light on the difference between the 2 options is appreciated .

Links for reference:
https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/208951/2708/steering_column_lower_joint_discovery_2
https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/90179/2708/steering_column_shaft_discovery_2

You can replace only the joint but i strongly recommend to buy genuine LR not Allmakes

After a lot of searching I concluded that on D2's before 2003 you can not just buy the UJ on its own. For earlier models the UJ is not available anywhere and LR doesn't give a part number for it. The fitting to the shaft is not compatible with QLE500010 that I posted above. The fitting on the shaft changed from chassis number 3A802784.
So I ended buying a used complete shaft with no play from a local shop.

When I take it off I will have a look and see if I can spot the change on the shaft/UJ.

The lower shaft UJ is shown as a separate unit part no NRC7704
Not sure of the availability,
This is for a early MK 1 Discovery 200tdi

I'm referring to Discovery 2 Td5