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I did check the preload on the pins last year and removed some shims in the process. While the vehicle was off the road for the steering box rebuild I removed the front wheels, took off the steering rods and measured the resistance of the swivels as 6.5kgs. The swivels were moving smoothly from...

Thanks. I think(and hope) this is where my problem is also. You say you tightened yours to 128Nm. That's more what I would expect. The workshop manual says 88Nm which doesn't seem tight enough...

Ok, so if I understand correctly, the brackets on the chassis and axle should touch the outside edges of the steel sleeves of the bushes so that once tightened the brackets clamp the steel sleeves? And this should be done at 88NM torque setting? (It might be that my torque wrench is out but 88NM...

I did the A-frame balljoint and bushes with all the others. I used an OEM balljoint. I'll double check it again though.

Ok, I'm going to remove the panhard rod this Friday. I'll check the holes and weld on washers if needed. So, should there be no visible movement in the panhard rod at all (compared to the chassis and axle mountings)?

Hi All, I've googled high and low around this problem. I've probably read all the threads on it but I'm still struggling (for the better part of a year now). I have: replaced all tie rod ends replaced all shocks installed poly bushes all around (and re-checked them) replaced panhard rod...

Hi All, I'm in the process of overhauling by power steering box on my 1996 Discovery 1 300Tdi. I've replaced the sector shaft bearing in the housing. Does anyone know what the specified diameter of the sector shaft is. Mine measures 31.65mm. My calculations based on the bearings is that it...

Hi All, I know I'm reviving an old thread but also need some painting advice. Well, I've already done all the painting of my Series 3 109 pickup. I painted everything indoors with the exception of the load bin as it was too big to get into my workshop:p .I used a cellulose laquer based...