BogMonster Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Just got around to looking at the steering on my 90, it's had a "knock" for a while, you can feel it over rough ground and also with the engine off if you rock the wheel from side to side. I assumed it was the UJs but the bottom bearing in the column is completely shot, about 1/8" movement in the bearing and so the shaft clonks backwards and forwards under load Anybody ever seen this fail before? I'm sure I haven't - even on our old farm vehicles with manual (i.e. non power) steering where far more load goes through the column - I'd never expect something like that to go, especially not on an 18 month old vehicle. Apparently you have to replace the entire column too, as the bearings aren't available. At the moment I don't really care - warranty pays! - but I hope this isn't going to need doing again in another couple of years when I'm out of warranty as I bet the column costs a bluddy fortune....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Not heard or seen one of them give up before either, Microcat shows upper column QMB101620 priced at £90.59 + vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 What do you mean " " ? would be more like it ;) Oh well - I'm not paying so I'll hope the new one lasts longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 What do you mean " " ? cos you haven't got to raid your piggybank to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 If it happens again further down the line, out of warranty, I'm sure a resorceful chap like yourself could wittle a new bearing out of a sheeps femur or something? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 If it happens again further down the line, out of warranty, I'm sure a resorceful chap like yourself could wittle a new bearing out of a sheeps femur or something? Nah, I'd just nick one its easier Its frigging annoying me now I know what it is as is the indicator trip which has started "cracking" loudly on turning left (even without indicating) took it off and it seems to be sticking (though it is fine when you turn it with your fingers), put it all back on after moving it a bit and it lasted all of 1/2 hour now it is doing it again I suppose I am far too fussy about noises, that's my trouble but you don't get irritations like this on Toyotas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) Indicator self cancel ring is probably 'cracking' cos it's running slightly out of line, due to the duff bearing at the lower end, Edited December 10, 2005 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I suppose I am far too fussy about noises Not driven a Series then Stephen? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 Not driven a Series then Stephen? Not if I can avoid it We have one on the farm and I grew up being tortured by leaf springs ... and horses ... now I avoid both if I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I have known these bearing go on safari racers, but on more 'normal' use vehicles I have only seen problems with this bearing when the vehicle has been used for a period with a stiff upper uj which puts more strain on the bearing. I'd check yours thoroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegevLandRover Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 As Mark90 says this tends to happen when the upper bearing in the engine compartment is loose. It also happens when people use the steering wheel to pull themselves up on to the drivers seat - are you one of those people that does this ??!! Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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