rekab69 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Hi, Just had my 110 TDi200 fail it's mot on excessive play in the steering. How do you adust the steering box, as everything else seems fine...? cheers db Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 on the top is a large nut slacken this off about 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn should do & use the centre allen key bolt to take up the adjustment -- don't go to far or it'll be to much, then retighten the outer nut without moving the centre bolt, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 It's best to do this with the front wheels off the ground. Adjust it as Ralph says and turn the steering from lock to lock occasionally to make sure there are no tight spots or you are over adjusting it. Steering wheel free play for the MOT is 75mm maximum. A worn drop arm ball joint will also give you excessive free play in the steering. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekab69 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hi Guys, Adjusted it today, re test in the morning, drives a lot better. Thanks for the advice... cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hi Guys,Adjusted it today, re test in the morning, drives a lot better. Thanks for the advice... cheers Dave best wishes for a full pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitton Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow, thought me steering was a bit sloppy. An inital 1/2 turn, then further 1/4 has tightened up the steering like you wouldn't believe. The 6mm Allen bolt was easier to get to with a Allen bolt that fitted a socket set with an extension piece on. The 19mm bolt took some shifting initially - obviously not moved for a while. Another tip - after you have finished stick some grease in the top of the Allen bolt hole to stop any muck getting in there. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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