Psyney1974
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Hi, last couple of weeks I’ve noticed the steering wheel isn’t as smooth and feels a bit knotty? any suggestions ?
Steering a bit knotty
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What vehicle? Does it have PAS?
Steering column U joints, track rod ends, drag link linkages. Steering damper failure, steering box bearing failure, low PAS fluid (or manual box oil), wheel bearings issues, swivel bearings failed etc, to name but a few possibles.....
Steering column U joints, track rod ends, drag link linkages. Steering damper failure, steering box bearing failure, low PAS fluid (or manual box oil), wheel bearings issues, swivel bearings failed etc, to name but a few possibles.....
Psyney1974
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Oh sorry, it’s an 06 TD5 and yes PAS
Psyney1974
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I’m not an expert at all but it does feel like a PAS issue
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Try some wd40 on the steering shaft ujs under the bonnet. If it gets better, time to change the problem one.
Britcyclerider
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Have you checked your belt? If it's slipping when the steering is loaded, that won't help!
Marmaduke
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As he said ^^^^ also check fluid levels with the engine running
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def check the fluid, mine went stiff yesterday thought belt had slipped.... fluid res was nearly empty..
Psyney1974
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Thanks guys, I’ve checked the fluid and it’s fine, does feel like the belt might be slipping but would that not make a noise?
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Not always, could just need a smell tweak rather than being v loose
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Do td5's not have an automatic belt tensioner like 300tdi's? Not seen one myself....
