Claus Norgaard Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Hi My first and "silly" question from a new Disco2 Td5 owner. Is it normal for the steering wheel to turn 1½ to the left and 2 turns to the right ? (left hand drive) Its really effects the turning radius... Thanks Claus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Welcome Mine is RHD but I don't think it is normal on any! The drag link (steering box to hub) is probably in serious need of adjustment (or it is bent from offroad damage etc). Is the steering wheel in the straight ahead position when you are driving straight ahead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRB60 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Have you checked the steering box drop arm?. With the wheels pointing straight ahead, the drop arm should be pointing straight ahead if it is not the drag link will need adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Is it possible to put the drop arm on in the wrong position?? I guess what I'm asking is is it on splines, or a key-way arrangement and can therefore only go on in one place?? I have the same issue on my RR and am a little worried that there is too much thread showing on the drag link ball joints...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwriyadh Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Assuming that a D2 steering is physically similar toa D1. To locate the error you need to centre the steering box which will have some form of definition, fork and hole or markings. Once centered the error will be apparent. BE WARY OF JUST REMOVING STEERING WHEEL AND REFITTING. The D1 has a fragile wiring connection cassette beneath the steering wheel which be easily and expensively damaged. Orange, my D1 drop arm appears to be polarised at 90 deg positions, an error here would be quite obvious. You should check your setup with the steering box centered. jw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRB60 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Is it possible to put the drop arm on in the wrong position??I guess what I'm asking is is it on splines, or a key-way arrangement and can therefore only go on in one place?? I have the same issue on my RR and am a little worried that there is too much thread showing on the drag link ball joints...... Its not possible to get it on wrong. Yes it is on splines, but there is a master spline so it will only fit in the correct position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwriyadh Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Claus, thanks for bringing this up. Replaced my steering box today. Checked it was at midpoint and installed. Now I have to practise what I preach, the steering wheel is miles out when straight ahead. So tomorrow, front axle on stands, centralise box and see where the problem is. Thanks a bunch, jw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claus Norgaard Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hi guys Yeah, my steering wheel is straight ahead when driving straight ! I guess the conclusion is that theres something not right and its not normal on all D2's ? Better get on my knees and back then... Thanks for the input! Claus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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