Boro Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Is the steering column shaft on a pre 85 in two parts (ie sliding) reason i ask is whilst changing the column to steering box linkage with the uj's on it the steering column slid down a bit as i pulled on the uj and just wondering if its normal or signs of another problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have a '93 and the same thing happened to me while I was changing the steering box. I just pushed it back up and it has been fine...therefor I assume it is in two sliding pieces and is meant to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 All RRC had colapsable steering columns. Not sure if that means the end of them slides in and out though, not sure if mine does. I have a spare int he loft, I'll look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 They are meant to slide i googled it after posting, its been fine since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p76rangie Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 They are NOT meant to slide. You applied too much pressure to the column while you were getting the unis off. The collapsable part of the column has a plastic pin it it that holds it together until you have an accident, then the pin shears. By pulling on it you have sheared the pin. I did the same thing when I first attempted to get those unis off. I now use a screw in the split on the uni (where the bolt goes through) to separate the uni before trying to remove it. To fix my steering column I found where the shear pin was suppose to be and replaced it with a bit of a plastic knitting needle the same diameter. http://www.geoffrey-...ering/index.htm From Range Rover workshop manual "CAUTION: The steering column is of a ‘safety’ type and incorporates shear pins. Therefore do not impart shock loads to the steering column at any time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 I knew when i posted that i should have gone into more detail... what i read made no mention of pins but it makes sense, it did say the inner steering column was made in two parts so that it could slide, whether the pins on mine where intact to start with i dont know im hoping to change it shortly as the lower bearing has rather a lot of play in it, although the bearing is available that link of yours says that it is "not permitted to be overhauled" which i find odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Not really, if it's a safety item there would have to be controls in place and sampling and stuff. they can't gaurantee the performance of a part that has been repaired in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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