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Plodster

Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 22

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Baltic Blue

Power steering issues

Hi all,

Not sure if anyone else can shed any light on this problem - 2013 2.2 Defender 90 with 6800 miles on clock. Power steering seems to freeze and become very stiff after turning hard right and then straightening out with left correction. Worst when steering has been used a lot (roundabouts etc) and at higher rpm.

AA have been out and can see nothing wrong, no fluid discolouration or anything. Could it be a pump failure? Is this a known problem?? Hmmmm, thats not mud....

Current:
Defender 110 HD Utility (Special Vehicles)
Freelander 2 HSE
BMW E23 735i

Ex:
2013 Defender 90 2.2
1998 Discovery 300TDi
1972 Series II 2.25
1980 Series III 2.25

18th Aug 2013 11:56am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

OK first things first. Check your tyre pressures and tyre wear (even across the tread or not). One tyre down on pressure can make the steering difficult in one direction, especially if fighting against the adverse camber of a roundabout.

Other things it could be;

Stiff or seized steering ball joint
Tracking out
Aux belt worn and slipping
Worn bushes on radius arms
Defective shock absorber
Defective steering damper
Loose wheel bearing

Spend a little time checking these out looking for play, wear and leaks. This sort of thing can be very annoying...

19th Aug 2013 7:55am

sib

Member Since: 18 May 2007
Location: Baaath
Posts: 144

Mine does that too, only 200 miles on clock so can't think anything is worn, tyres all good, no leaks.

On another note everyone should check their oil pressure sensor screw is screwed in ( next to oil filter, big screw with black wiry bundle on end) mine was finger tight and all engine oil was about to flood out. Not cool. Sib
Bath UK
1952 80 inch
1973 88 inch
2018 Morgan plus 4 narrow body

19th Aug 2013 6:38pm

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