Dannyb Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Just ordered a new steering knuckle as mine has loads of play in it. How easy are they to fit. Do I have to unclamp the steering column and pull it back to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timraven Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yep, the column must be loosened to get it off the rack splines. A simple job but fiddly to get the bolts in and tight, the coupling sits in the suspension turret. May need a hammer if its corroded onto the splines, I use a touch of copperslip on reassembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that. Looking forward to drive down the motorway without keep correcting it.It's like those old movies where they are driving in a straight line but keep moving the wheel.I don't know how it passed the MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sorted, Bit of a pig getting the knuckle off the splines but with the use of a ball joint spliter (the type you hammer) it was not too bad. Made a real difference to the steering.I had just finished dismantling when the postman arrived with the new one. great timing.Just one question. on the steering clamp what's the big nut and grub screw for, and does this ever need adjusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 big nut and grub screw apply just enough pressure on the inner shaft to slide into the outer shaft in the event of an accident. The grub screw needs to be tight enough to hold it all together without play but "loose" enough to allow the inner shaft to slide on impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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