trr777 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Anybody know whats wrong with my steering?, was working fine, lock to lock, now I cannot get hardly any lock to the right, no clonks, no bangs, just cannot turn right!!!!!, whats this all about??, anyone got any ideas??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 1st guess: Seized UJ on the steering column - douse it with WD40 and have another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 My guess (assuming no trees or rocks jammed in any of the links) would be internal damage to the box - I can't imagine much else (wear or seizing etc) that would permit anti-clockwise movement to left of centre and normal clockwise movement returning, but would then prevent further clockwise movement to the right of centre... TwoSheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 If you offroad it is the steering damper full of mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy2268 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 CV joint broken up ? Did you hear any 'click' or 'clonk' noises from the front end before you lost steering movement ? Try jacking the front end off the ground, and spin the wheels one at a time. If they freely spin with no movement of the opposite wheel or propshaft, get your spanners out ! You could also disconnect the ball joints at the hubs, and check to see if each hub will turn lock to lock. This at least tells you if the steering box or shaft uj's are at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trr777 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 CV joint broken up ?Did you hear any 'click' or 'clonk' noises from the front end before you lost steering movement ? Try jacking the front end off the ground, and spin the wheels one at a time. If they freely spin with no movement of the opposite wheel or propshaft, get your spanners out ! You could also disconnect the ball joints at the hubs, and check to see if each hub will turn lock to lock. This at least tells you if the steering box or shaft uj's are at fault. Yes, cv joint offside started to click, filled it with cv grease immediately, then within couple off miles lost steering movement to right, do you think cv is shot?, clickings gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy2268 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Yes, cv joint offside started to click, filled it with cv grease immediately, then within couple off miles lost steering movement to right, do you think cv is shot?, clickings gone I would visit there first if I were you. The clicking may have gone because the broken bits running around inside the swivel housing are now incased in grease, and stuck in the bottom of the casing. Strip the stub axle off and have a look / feel around for bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trr777 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I would visit there first if I were you. The clicking may have gone because the broken bits running around inside the swivel housing are now incased in grease, and stuck in the bottom of the casing. Strip the stub axle off and have a look / feel around for bits. I think, deep down I new it was going to come to this, should be interesting I've no experience of this job before!, thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy2268 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I think, deep down I new it was going to come to this, should be interesting I've no experience of this job before!, thanks for all the suggestions. A very straight forward job to do. Be sure to get hold of a workshop manual first, as you can then see what to expect. You will also need a torque wrench and some gaskets, though you could get by with silicone sealant in place of the gaskets. - opinions are divided. You also have the benefit of all the knowledge and experience on here to draw from if you are unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trr777 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 A very straight forward job to do. Be sure to get hold of a workshop manual first, as you can then see what to expect. You will also need a torque wrench and some gaskets, though you could get by with silicone sealant in place of the gaskets. - opinions are divided.You also have the benefit of all the knowledge and experience on here to draw from if you are unsure. I like your confidence, thanks for your help and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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