davek0974 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I fitted a recon steering box today, nice easy job. The only odd thing I can see is that it is easier to turn left than right. Its not stiff as such but easier to turn left. There is no backlash and it all seems to be working ok. The track and drag link ends are also new. Any thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnip Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Check your steering damper? I didnt think it could make that much difference..........but it did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 It's only 7 months old? Should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 is it a decent brand? I wouldnt expect a Britpart one to last 7 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 If your damper is still behind the axle, they can easily get bent, even bent a little will make a huge difference to the way it feels............!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 She hasn't been off road since i did the damper, but I'll check anyway. I think it was a Monroe unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Easiest way is to remove the damper totally, and see how the steering feels......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Could it still be an airlock on the right-hand side of the ram? Not sure how PAS works, just a thought. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo_C Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 hey buddy how did you bleed the system? the best way is to take the cap off and slowly rotate the steering left to right. Do this at least a dozen times to get the air out,slow down to really slow when you reach each limit, this is where most of the air sits. The level will go up and down but make sure that it doesn't drop too low for the pick-up pipe. If you overfill the reservoir and there is still air trapped it can and will go everywhere. something else to check, has it got the same lock left to right jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 I followed the leaflet that came with it. loosen nipple,m wheel to right lock, tighten nipple when oil comes out - it went everywhere! then work wheel from lock to lock while checking the oil level. i'll re-bleed it, its an easy check to make. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Is there meant to be a certain amount of play in the system?? I checked this morning and there is zero backlash - you touch the steering wheel and the wheels move immediately. Just wondering if they have adjusted it up too much? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Ok, job done, took one hour start to finish this time, fitted another box after a chat with NPS, very helpful people. The feel is definately balanced now, it appears the other one was over powering the left side as this one feels like the right-side before and also like the old box did so it should be about right i guess. The pump is groaning a bit now but as the fluid is foamy, im guessing there is air in there still, i have had many strange noises come out of our hydraulic machines at work until the air settles after a service had been done. Hopefully that is the end of the saga, if so, then i am very pleased with NPS as they have been very helpful both over the phone and in getting the replacement box dropped off the next day. The credit for the original one has now been processed by paddocks too so thats ok as well. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoClax Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 OK, this may seem a dumb question.... But I have almost 1/2 a turn of steering lock more one way than the other. How do I adjust that? The steering wheel is straight ahead. I noticed the other day that I could turn tighter one way than the other and then went looking for reasons. Only got as far as the steering lock difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niamh Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Check your lock stops. Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoClax Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 The lock stops are set on both sides so that the tyre juuuuuust rubs lightly on the radius arms at full hard lock so that I get maximum wheel cut angles. My tyres have sidewall protection moulded in, so a bit of light rubbing won't hurt them... Is there a process of 'centering' the steering box or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Yes there is. On the box where the drop arm bolts, there is a hole cast into the ram body and two fingers cast onto the drop arm opposite the arm itself. I think the hole is 8mm and the idea is to turn the wheel until you can slip an 8mm rod into the hole and between the two fingers, this is the centre stop point for the pas box. With the box locked, you can then get the steering wheel straight by unbolting and setting it right or undo the UJs at the box and slipping the joint off then refitting it with the wheel straight. Dont fret about getting it spot on as it's all splined and the chances of getting it dead on are nil. Now you have the wheel right and the box right you can set the drag link to get the thing to go in a straight line If the wheel needs to go left then shorten the drag link, about half a turn will pull the wheel from 1 o clock to 12 o clock. Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoClax Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Sounds so simple, even I can do it. Cheers mate. Good guide. I'll try that and then see if that sorts it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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