Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Kulmbach
Posts: 108
knock in steering rack
Hi,
few days ago I have noticed a knock in steering rack if I turn the steering
wheel little back and forth without running engine. Steering wheel stands straight of course.
With engine running I can't hear this. Not sure if it exists with engine running.
Normal or bad steering rack?
Thomas
6th Dec 2021 7:25 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Possibly lower steering column, common fault. If you decide to replace it then spend the extra money and fit a genuine Land Rover one as there are plenty of posts on here regarding problems with non-LR steering columns!I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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6th Dec 2021 10:38 pm
thomasz
Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Kulmbach
Posts: 108
What do you mean with "lower steering column"?
The steering gear or the shaft?
7th Dec 2021 7:46 am
Admirable
Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Fife
Posts: 1039
Lower steering column, part No 3524D in the bottom image.
7th Dec 2021 7:52 am
thomasz
Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Kulmbach
Posts: 108
Okay - I'll check it.... thanks!
7th Dec 2021 7:58 am
forest66
Member Since: 04 Jan 2021
Location: Lymington
Posts: 85
if you are rocking the wheel with engine off it will clonk from in the in rack mine does , not necessary a fault ,
have you a fault your looking for ?
7th Dec 2021 8:32 am
thomasz
Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Kulmbach
Posts: 108
Quote:
if you are rocking the wheel with engine off it will clonk from in the in rack mine does , not necessary a fault
sounds good
hope, there is noch fault....
Quote:
have you a fault your looking for ?
yes, have a vibration while harder acceleration
front CVs, wheel-bearings, front arms are new -front diff is a fresh rebuild in
7th Dec 2021 9:01 am
wizbongre
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 695
It's worth checking your inner and outer track control arms too, although not aware of them causing a knock under acceleration.Cheers,
Gareth
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7th Dec 2021 9:52 am
thomasz
Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Kulmbach
Posts: 108
Quote:
It's worth checking your inner and outer track control arms too, although not aware of them causing a knock under acceleration.
Have a vibration under acceleration. No knocking..... 8)
Only have noticed the knock in steering while searching the vibes-fault....
7th Dec 2021 9:58 am
discosi
Member Since: 14 Nov 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 17
Hi,
My local 4x4 man says its a body off job to replace the lower steering column on the 2010 D4 SDV6, has anyone changed one with the cab on ?
I've changed several on D3's but not a D4.
Cheers
Simon.
8th Dec 2021 7:46 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6405
same thing on D4
if local says that run away as it is money heist on your wallet
i done it number of times on D3 and D4
G
8th Dec 2021 8:32 am
discosi
Member Since: 14 Nov 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 17
thanks for the reply, i've ordered the part, should be with me tomorrow.
Just had a look at the job, whats the best way to get to the top bolt on the lower steering column UJ ? On the D3 its easy enough from above, but on the D4, theres a load of electronics and plaster covers around the brake master cylinder. Is access via the wheel arch viable ?
TIA
Simon.
9th Dec 2021 4:59 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6405
Still possible from the top side even if you have start stop battery but much tighter so I suggest long extension on yer rachet and relevant socket
did mine that wat
puting the bolt back in is more tricky but nothing what black construction sticky tape cannot handle
good luck
G
9th Dec 2021 6:41 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 444
I used the following link on mime. I know mines a D3 but this should help. Good luck 👍
Member Since: 14 Nov 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 17
Lower Steering column replaced on the D4, took about 3 hours, removed some of the covers from around the master cylinder as couldn't see a way of pulling the column back out, the plaster covers were actually quite easy to remove, 3 x 10mm nuts on the base and 2 small 8mm bolts on the electronics, then 5 plastic clips on the side of the plastic wall and lift out.
Now the steering wheel alignment is off so i need to work out which bolt to slacken to adjust it.. another day now as its just started raining.
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