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DiscoDayz
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3
MOT Advisory - Track Rods...

Hi All,
Earlier in the year my Disco 3 got thru yet another MOT... Thumbs Up yay!
However, does have a couple of advisories I want to sort before the next one Confused

    Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

So was thinking to replace the inner and outer track rods on both and be done as it doesnt seem too bad a job (famous last words Laughing )

Couple of questions for the experts out there -

    Without going to our local LR dealer (as going be a small fortune) where's a decently priced place to get them from (I have a Disco 3 2005)
    I've seen there could be 2 different sizes (14mm/12mm)?
    Any special tools or just spanners, big grips and a large hammer Smile
    Saw something about replacing a seal also, worthwhile?
    Also may be a dumb question but had issues with the steering angle sensor which I fixed with the old glue fix on the plastic bit that breaks and re-calibrated. Obviously, it looks like I'll need to get the wheels aligned once done but will this cause the sensor to throw a wobbly once aligned or will the alignment company do that (not a major as I've got the GAP tool)?


Thanks in advance!

Cheers
BoB  
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Pete K
 


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If you can see the play yourself, then yes, worth doing. (did mine and I don't think it made any difference at MOT time!)

If the steering wheel is straight before, and straight afterwards, then I doubt cal is required  
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KevinD3
 


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Hey Disco, I always use Maltings, good parts and Censored quick delivery. Looks like they have everything you need https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/categories/...ering.html

Advance factors is also one of our sponsors, so worth checking them out as well https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/steering-rack--ends-122-c.asp 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕  
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classic kev
 


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Not sure if this will help, but I did track rods back in 2021 and did a little write up:

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic194444-75.html

The bit you might be interested in is on page 6. It is a long thread with all sorts of fixes I have done but hopefully it will help you out.

Cheers  
Post #238227324th Nov 2024 11:32 am
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DiscoDayz
 


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Pete K wrote:
If you can see the play yourself, then yes, worth doing. (did mine and I don't think it made any difference at MOT time!)

If the steering wheel is straight before, and straight afterwards, then I doubt cal is required


Thanks for the advice Pete will do Thumbs Up

Cheers BoB  
Post #238234225th Nov 2024 12:03 pm
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DiscoDayz
 


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KevinD3 wrote:
Hey Disco, I always use Maltings, good parts and Censored quick delivery. Looks like they have everything you need https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/categories/...ering.html

Advance factors is also one of our sponsors, so worth checking them out as well https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/steering-rack--ends-122-c.asp


Thanks Kevin Thumbs Up awesome info and a lot cheaper than the LR OEM ones, not badly priced at all ...

Cheers BoB  
Post #238234325th Nov 2024 12:05 pm
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DiscoDayz
 


Member Since: 14 Mar 2022
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classic kev wrote:
Not sure if this will help, but I did track rods back in 2021 and did a little write up:

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic194444-75.html

The bit you might be interested in is on page 6. It is a long thread with all sorts of fixes I have done but hopefully it will help you out.

Cheers


Thats awesome Kev, was going to ask if anyone had posted the process Thumbs Up seen a couple of vids on Youtube but great to have a guide from someone on here who's done it I can follow

Cheers everyone, been a great help as always!
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BoB  
Post #238234525th Nov 2024 12:07 pm
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