Thread: Noise on left hand lock

Originally Posted by garrycol

The Freelander steering rack will not be an issue - what size wheels and tyres do you have - sounds like rubbing in the wheel arch somewhere etc

When you disconnect one of the tailshafts jack the front up the front of the car off the ground and start it up in gear and turn the steering wheel from side to side and listen for the sound.

I have the standard alloys with 215/65/16 tyres on, it does sound like its rubbing only when doing tight left turns, parking etc, but cant seam to find where?? I will try the above method, once I get round to removing the propshaft!!

Originally Posted by rich67

I have the standard alloys with 215/65/16 tyres on, it does sound like its rubbing only when doing tight left turns, parking etc, but cant seam to find where?? I will try the above method, once I get round to removing the propshaft!!

Oh course if you can lift the entire car off the ground you will not have to remove the propshaft - will then give you the opportunity to find the noise even if it is in the rear.

Managed to get round to removing the propshaft. What a difference it has made!! The noise when turning has gone and also a few other clunks a have vanished. Only drove a short distance but all seams ok and drives nice enough. I dont do any off road driving so think I will probably leave it like this, in 2wd, until I move it on then I will refit the prop.

Did you remove both driveshafts?? In theory if not, the VCU will detect drive at one end (either from the gearbox or the rear axle) and not the other and will lock. That would be the theory but not sure if it is fact in real life.

I would remove both to be sure. I drove my Freelander around for some time in front wheel drive only and it felt a bit more sporty but with all the power just going to the front TC was on a bit more but was not an issue.

Garry