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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: nickW on January 16, 2006, 09:51:23

Title: sreering box adjustment on a disco v8
Post by: nickW on January 16, 2006, 09:51:23

hello

i it possible to tighten up the steering box on a j reg disco v8
i test drove one at the weekend and it seemed to have quite a bit of play in the steering

thanks

nick

Title: sreering box adjustment on a disco v8
Post by: Disco Inferno on January 16, 2006, 11:49:46

yup

there an adjuster on the top, an allen bolt with lock nut

back off the lock nut and wind int he adjuster a tad, don't go mad

oh, retighten the lock nut

Title: sreering box adjustment on a disco v8
Post by: Budgie on January 16, 2006, 12:59:31

Also, make sure the wheels are pointing straight ahead when you make the adjustments.

Play in the steering could also be caused by other things like worn panhard rod bushes, loose track rod ends, loose wheel bearings, too much play in te swivle pins...........  :wink:

Title: sreering box adjustment on a disco v8
Post by: nickW on January 16, 2006, 13:31:43

thanks