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  1. 2nd September 2013, 08:18 PM #1
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    small knock in steering wheel

    Just lately I notice a small knock being transmitted through the steering wheel. Mainly occurs at lower speeds when hitting small sharp bumps driving around town (say 50 k/h). Holding the steering wheel and pushing up toward the windscreen, then pulling down toward the seat I can feel a tiny amount of play.

    Underneath all rod ends are tight, it has 4 new ball joints (the big ones), new shock and springs, and I can't feel any obvious play in other bushes.....except there is a little movement in the rubber bushes holding the torsion bar (non-ace).

    So, I'm thinking I'll replace those first.

    But are there any bushes on the steering column itself that wear out and need replacing?? Up near the steering wheel? Can't see anything in RAVE?

    Help appreciated!

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  2. 3rd September 2013, 07:51 AM #2
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    tilt adjustment loose?
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  3. 3rd September 2013, 06:33 PM #3
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    Tilt adjustment

    Thanks Alex - tilt adjustment seems fine - but good idea to check it again anyway.

    I suspect the problem might be something else worn in the suspension that is resulting in the shock being transmitted up the steering wheel.

    But would really like to hear if anyone else has had similar issues?

    thanks

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  4. 3rd September 2013, 08:06 PM #4
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    Have you checked the steering shaft universals? They are the small 1s in the shaft from steering wheel to steering box 2 of. They do wear and can be a source of a "knock".
    Cheers Scott
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    Loose steering wheel to column spline? Remove SRS airbag to check
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  6. 3rd September 2013, 09:30 PM #6
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    Good suggestions

    Thanks Northiam and Schuy1 - good suggestions.

    Scott - The short shaft with the 2 universals definitely has some play in it - but not sure how much is too much? I suppose at 270k it may be up for replacement anyway....

    Northiam - Bit scared of the 'remove the airbag' bit!! Will check RAVE but is it easy?

    Thanks

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  7. 3rd September 2013, 09:34 PM #7
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    That short shaft between the box and column with the universals is VERY prone to failure if left loose long enough!. It is important to make sure the pinch bolts are tight as they WILL chew away the inner aluminium spline and eventually rotate uselessly and you will have NO steering.

    I have seen this happen

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  8. 3rd September 2013, 09:46 PM #8
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    What he says! There should be no or at the most very tiny movement in the unis and none on the shaft!
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    I've noticed a small knock in the steering wheel, mainly going at lower speeds around roundabouts, just as the steering wheel crosses across the centre line.
    Couldn't convince my mechanic there was an issue there.
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  10. 4th September 2013, 09:02 PM #10
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    Will check

    Will check all of the bushes in the front suspension on the weekend.

    Also will order a replacement for the short shaft with the two unis

    Thanks to all for valuable suggestions - will let you know how I get on

    I hate any looseness in the steering!

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