Trekker
Member Since: 01 Apr 2007
Location: Logan, Utah
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Is anyone experiencing the steering knock issue with their 2006 model LR3's? I have an occasional light knock or loose feeling through the steering wheel on small bumps or uneven road surfaces. Also, the knock is most noticeable when one front wheel hits a sharp bump before the other such as turning into a driveway over a shallow gutter.
Does anyone know if there is a TSB for the 2006 mode year with regard to steering knock? I plan on having the steering checked at my first service and would prefer to avoid the "Well your vehicle is outside the VIN range of this TSB so your vehicle does not have a problem." Or “We drove it and it feels normal to us.†situation. Admittedly, the knock is slight but I only have 6k on the vehicle and I assume it will only get worse as the miles pass.
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 1st Apr 2007 7:19 pm |
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crasha
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 67
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Hi, I had something similar, mine is a March 2006 UK model, initially the dealer replaced a part in the steering column then when that did not work they replaced the whole steering column under warranty which has fixed the issue. I think there is a TSB on the subject. Hope that helps.
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| 1st Apr 2007 9:24 pm |
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nwoods
Member Since: 03 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
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If you learn of one, I'd be interested in the TSB number also!
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| 3rd Apr 2007 2:35 am |
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crasha
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 67
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try a search on "steering AND knock" - plenty of others with similar issues and TSBs mentioned :o)
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| 4th Apr 2007 9:47 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Discovery 3/LR3 - Minor Steering Column Knock
Reference: LA211-002 (1) Folder: 211 - Steering System
Subject/Concern: Discovery 3/LR3 - Minor Steering Column Knock
Models:
Discovery 3 / LR3 Vin range: 5A300545-5A349378
Markets: All
Section: 211-04
Summary:
A customer may report a concern of a minor knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle (steering) when driving over small bumps or undulating/rough road surfaces.
Cause: Dynamic movement in the lower steering shaft sliding joint due to low sliding loads.
Action: Should a customer express concern regarding the above, refer to the Service Procedure detailed in this bulletin to determine the source of the noise/excess movement. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 4th Apr 2007 9:49 pm |
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nwoods
Member Since: 03 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
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Thanks DG!
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| 5th Apr 2007 5:19 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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My 2006 TDV6 SE was in the dealers on Tuesday to have the suspension alignment reset (another TSB - uneven tyre wear). When I picked up the car the steering knock had gone too, although I hadn't mentioned it to them before the car went in.
Other people have commented that the knock on theirs has gone after having the suspension alignment reset too, and this is on also on late 05 and early 06 cars. Coincidence? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 5th Apr 2007 11:45 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Not for this particular problem ...only replacement of the lower column solves the rattle.  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 5th Apr 2007 11:47 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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Blimey, they were busy with my car then! I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 5th Apr 2007 11:54 am |
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Trekker
Member Since: 01 Apr 2007
Location: Logan, Utah
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Reading the TSB details posted in this thread I noticed that my 2006 is out of the VIN Range. Won't the dealer give me a bunch of guff about it if I mention the TSB when I tell them I am experiencing the same symptoms with my steering?
Also, I have noticed my front tyres are starting to feather on the inside edge (with only 6k mi.). I've noticed a similar feathering on the rear but it's less severe. Some have mentioned their steering knock disappeared after having their alignment reset. Does anyone know how the two problems may be related? I'm assuming excess toe-out or negative camber but I don't see the connection with steering knock unless the alignment settings are putting some type of strain on the steering rack... hmm.
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| 5th Apr 2007 2:45 pm |
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Tee2
Member Since: 15 Oct 2007
Location: CA
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Trekker, just curious as to what was the outcome for you? Did you ever get the knock fixed and if you did, what parts were replaced, etc....
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| 15th Oct 2007 2:33 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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This seems to be all a bit on going  Mine has had the steering rack replaced and still no good, then they replaced the lower steering colomn, now it can hardly be felt through the steering but you can now hear it still over bumps,  So its back to the dealer , I assume suspension bushes this time. I wish the  would have just fixed it propely the first time.
GOOD LUCK
Rob
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| 5th Nov 2007 7:58 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Get them to check the ARB bushes too. This cured mine after steering rack bits were replaced.
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| 5th Nov 2007 9:41 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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Thanks for the tip Simon 
Rob
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| 5th Nov 2007 11:02 am |
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