Hi All,
I seem to have some play in my steering, which I understand from GoMog should not exist. If I open the bonnet I can rotate the steering column from side to side by hand a very small amount (Obviously I am not turning the wheels at this point as I simply wouldn't have enough torque/strength to do so).
I've read the GoMog advice on checking the rack and pinion steering etc. and I need to undertake a more thorough inspection, but my first quick look seem to suggest the play was coming from the final UV joint connecting column to rack.
Couple of questions:-
1. Is any degree of play normal or acceptable in a 2002 4/4?
2. Has anyone else had a similar issue and if so what was the route cause
3. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem with a steering column UV joint?
The car steering has always felt a bit vague and seemed to wonder, but after fitting BRB's and new tyres recently, this seem to transform the car. Now I'm wondering whether any previous improvement was in my head, or maybe I've just had some bad luck and now have another steering problem to deal with?
Thanks in advance
