steering box woes

[weeds]

i seem to have a notchy spot in the steering. over the weekend the free play in the steering seems to increase and when i start to turn the steering wheel i now have a hard spot/notch/really stiff point

had a quick look at all the tir rod ends, all good

where to i start looking

[Scouse]

The universal joint between the steering box & column often binds up.

[weeds]

The universal joint between the steering box & column often binds up.

cheers, was planning to check the steering shaft this afternoon, i wonder if its greasable as i have never greased the steering shaft/column

[Scouse]

It's not greasable but you can often fix it for a while by soaking it in a light oil.
Mind you, getting it off is usually a pain so it might be better to replace it if it proves to be the culprit. I was just tight & made mine last a few more years this way .

[weeds]

ok, have found the UJ steering box end is as loose as all buggery, i'm guessing this has been coming for a while

would i be right the shaft coming out of the power steering box has a spline on it?

any tips on replacing

will have to tackle tomorrow night

[justinc]

ok, have found the UJ steering box end is as loose as all buggery, i'm guessing this has been coming for a while

would i be right the shaft coming out of the power steering box has a spline on it?

any tips on replacing

will have to tackle tomorrow night

Evenin' Kelvin

Remove all the bolts from the UJ's, soak thoroughly in CRC or similar, and gently tap the UJ up the spline at the column end, then the UJ at the box end, then the shaft should be able to be removed. Tip, do this with the steering in the staright ahead position, and Ocky strap the steering wheel in place for refitting.

DO NOT hit the steerng column hard, gentle taps with a decent size hammer and plenty of lube should free them up to slide up and down the splines.

JC

[weeds]

thanks JC....

how hardy is the steering box shaft, is it likely to be flogged or is it normally the UJ

might go out and have a look with a tourch

[rovercare]

thanks JC....

how hardy is the steering box shaft, is it likely to be flogged or is it normally the UJ

might go out and have a look with a tourch

Most likely uni joint, shaft is very hardy

I concour on the light beating as opposed to smashing them, I ruined the steering column bottom bearing in my own personal RR, being a little vigarous with it

[weeds]

Most likely uni joint, shaft is very hardy

I concour on the light beating as opposed to smashing them, I ruined the steering column bottom bearing in my own personal RR, being a little vigarous with it

drained a 1/4 can of wd40 on the top uni joint bolts.....the bottom UJ is very soaked in oil

thanks for the tips guys, off to M R tomorrow me thinks

[jerryd]

I've had similar problems with my steering having tight spots. M R Automotive suggested that the steering uni's would be seized or worse, I liberally sprayed them with oil and overnight they freed themselves and now the steering is fine.
I will get them to replace them next time the county is booked in