obz100
Member Since: 05 Mar 2009
Location: NEWTOWNABBEY NORTHERN IRELAND
Posts: 41
 
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Hi folks, I have a 2005 tdv6 , I have notice a very slight clunk that I can feel through the steering wheel. I mostly notice this at low speeds but also when hitting potholes. It's not a thud or loud knock but it is like a click through the wheel. I have change the inner rods and ball joints but still remains. I did notice while changing the inner rods that the rack (toothed bar) has small bit of lateral movement. Is this normal? I don't think it is,so am thinking I need a new rack ? There are no leaks or any other issues with the steering. The lower arms are original at 100k so I will be replacing them as a matter of course. Has anyone ever replaced a rack before?
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 20th Oct 2015 3:55 pm |
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Barn1e
D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
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Try driving over rough ground. Does it sound and feel like a bag of spanners. Likely to be lower steering column as per above. I got mine through Advanced Factors. 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
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| 20th Oct 2015 4:52 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
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Classic lower steering joint symptoms.  Mods:
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| 20th Oct 2015 5:20 pm |
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obz100
Member Since: 05 Mar 2009
Location: NEWTOWNABBEY NORTHERN IRELAND
Posts: 41
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Ok thanks guys, I'll check it over when it stops raining. I did shake the steering from side to side (with the engine off) and there is a noticeable clunk but seems to disappear when the engine is started?
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| 21st Oct 2015 7:40 am |
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DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
Location: Hereford
Posts: 1429
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Not all steering related clunks are lower steering column, it does get put forward as likely candidate a lot on the forum though.
Having changed mine the noise is still there 
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| 21st Oct 2015 7:56 am |
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