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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: stevepage3 on June 12, 2007, 10:53:23

Title: Power Steering
Post by: stevepage3 on June 12, 2007, 10:53:23

Ok I have a problem with my power steering on my disco 1.

When I turn left the steering seems to be very notchy easy, then hard then easy ( if that makes sense ).

My question

A. Any ideas, what might be causing this, and what is the solution.

B. how do I test that the power steering pump is working properly.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Steve

Title: steering
Post by: needbeer on June 12, 2007, 11:31:15

i had the same prob with mine a few months ago i think it got air in the system when i took it off road hit a few bumps and its been fine since

Title: Power Steering
Post by: Evilgoat on June 12, 2007, 11:59:15

Seen this on other cars. As needbeer said, its probobly air.

Check your fluid level, if its low it can draw air in. Top it up if needed then check all your hoses for leaks etc. I would imagine there is a bleeding procedure for it someplace.

Title: Power Steering
Post by: beast5680 on June 12, 2007, 21:57:09

also check the steering shaft uj,s

Title: Power Steering
Post by: suggs on June 12, 2007, 22:00:55

as above sounds like a UJ, had it myself

Title: Power Steering
Post by: chris9119 on June 12, 2007, 22:36:05

Check your pump first. On top of the steering box you will find a bleed nipple......, place hose on to nipple (after cracking a bit) and extend hose to steering reservoir (keeping clear of fan).

Start engine. If pumps ok, it will pump over into reservoir....., it will also self bleed pipes so have some fluid to top up with.

I cant see how a faulty UJ would cause the steering to be easy/notchy??

Chris

Title: Power Steering
Post by: stevepage3 on June 13, 2007, 06:40:12

Thanks for the great advice guys

Will give it a go at the weekend as see what happens

Steve

Title: Power Steering
Post by: beast5680 on June 13, 2007, 18:42:34

Quote from: "chris9119"

I cant see how a faulty UJ would cause the steering to be easy/notchy??

Chris

if the uj is partially seized it will give the symptoms described in some instances, we see it all the time on pto shafts and drive shafts on farm equipment

Title: Power Steering
Post by: Pete on June 13, 2007, 23:07:17

As said. It's probably a UJ. They tend to stick if they are exposed to dirt or water.

 Mine failed test on this last year.

 Remove shaft, plenty of penetrating oil on UJs, then work through full travel for a while, that should free them off.

 I now give them a healthy dose of Duck Oil after every trip through water, no problems since.

 Pete