My Steering!

pos · Jan 10, 2008

Hello,

Just been reading a couple of threads across the board and have come to the conclusion that my steering is slack. Most people are reporting that they can turn their wheel about a quarter of an inch before the wheels turn. My steering wheel will turn about 2 inches before the wheels turn when moving, and I can almost spin my wheel right round when stopped and the wheels don't even move. Am I right in thinking that I can just tighten the steering box up a touch? (I haven't got power steering)

It's just a bloody pain when slowing down because it starts going in one direction then I steer in another and then it keeps going in that direction and I don't want to be pulled over looking like a drink driver

Thanks in advance for any help!
-pos

landy10 · Jan 10, 2008

Yes pos i believe you should be able to tighten the box up, there is a lock nut with an allen key bolt in the middle right on top of the steering box.
Just slacken the lock nut and tighten the allen screw a bit at a time but dont overdo it. best to have landy parked on the flat wi wheels straight and you can grab the steering column to see how tight it gets but the box might need replacin.

pos · Jan 10, 2008

Thank you, I'll give it a go in a couple of mins. Do you know how much a new box is just out of interest?

landy10 · Jan 10, 2008

cant right remember but they aint cheap and the bottom arm can be an absolute bugger to get off, but you will notice a difference if you change it

Trewey · Jan 10, 2008

DO NOT over adjust it, otherwise you'll end up in the ditch (or worse head-on with a 44 tonner) next time you go round a bend.

pos · Jan 10, 2008

what happens if I over adjust it?

G-man · Jan 10, 2008

you crash!!

pos · Jan 10, 2008

yes but why!? Does it stiffen the steering up so that the wheel has to be hurled around?

Trewey · Jan 10, 2008

it won't self-centre after you've turned a corner.

pos · Jan 10, 2008

I don't think it does that very well anyway come to think of it!

Trewey · Jan 10, 2008

trust me, if it's over adjusted, you will crash.

pos · Jan 10, 2008

how do i know when i've gone to far though?

Trewey · Jan 10, 2008

someone (CharlesY?) posted detailed instructions on here a while back. Try a search.

slob · Jan 10, 2008

pos said:
how do i know when i've gone to far though?

you hear a squeal of rubber as yer brake too hard this will be followed by a screech of torn metal

pos · Jan 10, 2008

haha! I shall give it a try tomorrow, but please can someone clarify something for me?

Better plan is to jack the wheels clear of the ground. Turn full lock one way, THEN adjust the hex-socket nut down gently snug, and tighten the locknut.

Does CharlesY mean to turn the wheel lock on left for example and then tighten the alan key bolt right up, followed by tightening the lock nut?

Now gently steer to dead-ahead, and then to full lock the other way. If at any stage it feels tight, or has a sensation of binding, STOP, and slacken the hex-screw a tad.

So when I feel a bit of grinding or some stiffness I should slacken off the lock nut and unscrew the alan key bolt a touch, then tighten lock nut and try again?

I just want to be absolutely sure!
Thanks again

-Pos

boydy1989 · Jan 15, 2008

In both of my landys, this issue was fixed by replacing the ball joints on the draglink, and then getting the tracking set. Also, if your drop arm nut is loose 2, the only way to get it properly tight is with the correct socket. Don't know if you have checked the ball joints yet, but the best way is to get someone to rock the steering wheel, and to feel all the joints for a knocking feeling, with care the faulty ones can be worked out.

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