Hi all,
I replaced my whole steering column, I replaced the upper steering column as it was rattling when going over bumps and the free play felt excessive. So after replacing the upper column I still have a bit of play which is within spec according to the workshop manual. In the last 4 months I have also replaced, inner/outer tie rods, upper and lower ball joints, lower steering column shaft and the rag joint on the steering rack is fine, play in the rack is fine too). when I go over a bump I still get the knock noise in the upper column although, abiet the steering feels alot tighter now too.
I did not change the bearings as they were fine as was the thrust washer.
How much play does your steering wheel have? and do you get a slight rattle/knock noise in the upper steering column when you go over a bump?
I replaced my whole steering column, I replaced the upper steering column as it was rattling when going over bumps and the free play felt excessive. So after replacing the upper column I still have a bit of play which is within spec according to the workshop manual. In the last 4 months I have also replaced, inner/outer tie rods, upper and lower ball joints, lower steering column shaft and the rag joint on the steering rack is fine, play in the rack is fine too). when I go over a bump I still get the knock noise in the upper column although, abiet the steering feels alot tighter now too.
I did not change the bearings as they were fine as was the thrust washer.
How much play does your steering wheel have? and do you get a slight rattle/knock noise in the upper steering column when you go over a bump?
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