Steering question

Dudes

When the engine is off there is at least a cople of inch of play in the steering wheel

When driving the steering is a little vague too?

Why would there be play when engine is not running and how would you diagnos the prOblem I have please?

Scott

if wheels straight you should have little or no lay you will do in either lock or part lock ,engine on /off makes no difference its power assisted steering,nut and screw on top can be adjusted to remove freeplay

Check the uj's on the steering shaft fur any play. Also check all ball joints and steering damper rubbers before resorting tae the steering box

jamesmartin said:

if wheels straight you should have little or no lay you will do in either lock or part lock ,engine on /off makes no difference its power assisted steering,nut and screw on top can be adjusted to remove freeplay

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Ok mate thanks for that, l look into that tomorrow

Scott

bustersbus said:

Check the uj's on the steering shaft fur any play. Also check all ball joints and steering damper rubbers before resorting tae the steering box

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Thanks buster,

How will I know if the ujs have gone on the steering shaft? Will it be obvious if they have 'play'?

scott02464 said:

Thanks buster,

How will I know if the ujs have gone on the steering shaft? Will it be obvious if they have 'play'?

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Aye, just take hold of it and give it a guid wigglin'
just a wee after thought, does yer box leak (or any of the pipes or pump) ??

bustersbus said:

Aye, just take hold of it and give it a guid wigglin'
just a wee after thought, does yer box leak (or any of the pipes or pump) ??

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No mate, no leaks up to now touch wood!

Iv had a quick look at the steering shaft but not as easy to reach as the defender was lol

scott02464 said:

No mate, no leaks up no now touch wood!

Iv had a quick look at the steering shaft but not as easy to reach as the defender was lol

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That'll teach ye fur goin' fur a lesser model!
Ah'd still be tempted tae check all yer ball joints up front tho'.. and also check the bolts holding yer steering box tae chassis are torqued up proper like. IF it comes tae settin' the screw on top o' the steerin' box, don't over do it as ye might be lookin' fur a new box sooner than later!!

bustersbus said:

That'll teach ye fur goin' fur a lesser model!
Ah'd still be tempted tae check all yer ball joints up front tho'.. and also check the bolts holding yer steering box tae chassis are torqued up proper like. IF it comes tae settin' the screw on top o' the steerin' box, don't over do it as ye might be lookin' fur a new box sooner than later!!

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Lol
Cheers buster will look at it tomorrow, I'll let ya know my findings, hopefully a UJ

scott02464 said:

Lol
Cheers buster will look at it tomorrow, I'll let ya know my findings, hopefully a UJ

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.... or ball joint
When was the last time ye checked the drop arm ball joint fur grease (or knackered rubber)?

bustersbus said:

.... or ball joint
When was the last time ye checked the drop arm ball joint fur grease (or knackered rubber)?

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Tbh iv not checked the drop arm since I bought it in December! I think a bit of tlc is in order tomorrow

Cheers dude

scott02464 said:

Tbh iv not checked the drop arm since I bought it in December! I think a bit of tlc is in order tomorrow

Cheers dude

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Nae wurries
just get yer erse under it whilst it's still dry outside!

Just an update on the steering wheel play!

The steering shaft UJ's are fine.
Drop arm ball joint has no grease nipple, but has no play what so ever.
All the rest of the ball joints have no play in them and all look as they should.
No leaks from steering box.

Jamesmartin, you are right about the wheels being straight and having no play! When i got the two inch or so of play I must have had a bit of lock on the steering :doh:, when my wheels are straight there is o play like you say. So thanks for that mate!

Thanks to Buster too for the pointers, much appreciated mate!

Scott