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roastbeef
 


Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
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France 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3
Steering play


On the steering rack there are two bolts just where the column joins the rack. Can either of these be tightened to take up a bit of play on the rack? The top one I have tightened a little, and it has made some difference, but there is still 10-20mm of play (on the top of the steering wheel) Cheers, Phil
  
Post #192686616th Mar 2018 5:05 pm
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Globetrotter448
 


Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
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Australia 2007 Discovery 3 4.0 V6 Petrol SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Are you sure the play is not in the tie rod ends or steering rack joints
  
Post #192699817th Mar 2018 3:50 am
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Rangeyman
 


Member Since: 10 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I nipped up the one to the right in the picture a little and the knock has reduced. Don't overtighten as it will destroy your rack. There's a video on youtube showing a guy rebuilding one and you'll see what that nut does.
  
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roastbeef
 


Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
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France 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

Thanks guys for the replies.
To update you, I have replaced track rod ends and track rods and it is acceptable now, still a bit of play but at over 200000k I can live with that for now.
Track rod ends I replaced not 30k ago, so surprised to be doing them again so soon.
  
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