Square steering!!

broadoakboy · Mar 12, 2010

Hi all

My '01 TD5 has started to become difficult to steer/turn.
It seems to get a little better after a while but the steering is VERY heavy and feels 'lumpy'!!
The fluid level is fine and I can see no leaks, all the belts are dry, (I say all belts as I dont know which one is related to steering!!) could it be the pump is failing?

hughesy · Mar 12, 2010

Dunno if the td5 is the same but I've had this on every landy I've owned at some point. Clean and lubricate the u/j's on the steering column. They get thick with muck especially if you've been in any mud.

broadoakboy · Mar 19, 2010

I spoke with a mech who after checking everything agreed that it could be a UJ issue. When its stationary, I can turn the wheel, lock to lock, with one hand so the pump must be working. The problem only starts when I drive.

This may sound odd but how do I clean a UJ!!?? Pressure washer, de greaser,both?

jonesy 848 · Mar 23, 2010

fit a new one shagged inside grease goes hard needle rollers wear the shafts inside

broadoakboy · Mar 27, 2010

After the good advice I sprayed both ends of the UJ in lithium grease and now it is like new! Wonderful!!!!

Square steering!!

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