DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - knock in steering column over rough roads

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Td5 > knock in steering column over rough roads

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

paullo

Member Since: 14 Dec 2010
Location: Just Outside the M25
Posts: 47

knock in steering column over rough roads

I've just had a bunch of work done on my 90; and this weekend was the first time we were able to take it out and put any significant mileage on it- I've noticed a knocking noise from what feels like the steering column whenever we're driving over rough or bumpy roads. I'm nearly certain it wasn't there before. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to have a look first or what might be an obvious culprit (to someone who's not very mechanically inclined)?

11th Sep 2011 11:52am

wslr

Member Since: 18 Jul 2010
Location: Wellington, Somerset
Posts: 581

Open the bonnet and get a mate to turn the steering wheel left and right without the engine running. Doesn't need to be big movements, just small.

While they do that, check the steering system for anything that it shouldn't be doing. Even if it happens only while driving on the rough, there should be some clue.

11th Sep 2011 2:05pm

Landy nut

Member Since: 22 Dec 2007
Location: In hiding
Posts: 154

Drop arm ball joint will probably be the culprit. Just make sure you get a decent one (I always buy genuine) and get whoever replaces it to replace ALL the parts and not just the ball itself as the cup at the bottom is what wears the most.

11th Sep 2011 3:22pm

paullo

Member Since: 14 Dec 2010
Location: Just Outside the M25
Posts: 47

Cheers for the responses

I'll have a look this weekend and go from there.

Thanks.

13th Sep 2011 1:13pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum