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I think I have the vibration figured out. I don’t know what this “bumper” is for but when compared to the left side it is pushed a good 2-3 inches forward. When the wheel is turned all the way to the right it slips behind the outside edge of the “bumper” I don’t know why I didn’t see this before. I guess i was focused on a mechanical issue causing the problem. It’s just held on by some bolts so I’m going to remove it and see what happens. Still going to check the steering shaft and U-Joint. Thanks!
I think I have the vibration figured out. I don’t know what this “bumper” is for but when compared to the left side it is pushed a good 2-3 inches forward. When the wheel is turned all the way to the right it slips behind the outside edge of the “bumper” I don’t know why I didn’t see this before. I guess i was focused on a mechanical issue causing the problem. It’s just held on by some bolts so I’m going to remove it and see what happens. Still going to check the steering shaft and U-Joint. Thanks!
I’ve been doing some research and have come to find that the U-Joint on the lower steering shaft tends to seize. So I gained access to it and it does look rusty and worn. I turned the wheel without jacking it up and I couldn’t see anything wrong. Lately the steering has been starting to get real heavy with decreased wheel return in turns. As I mentioned before, the steering wheel turns about a 1/4 turn too far to the right and results in the wheel assembly coming into contact and resting on the stops. Could a seized U-Joint be causing my problems?
I’ve been doing some research and have come to find that the U-Joint on the lower steering shaft tends to seize. So I gained access to it and it does look rusty and worn. I turned the wheel without jacking it up and I couldn’t see anything wrong. Lately the steering has been starting to get real heavy with decreased wheel return in turns. As I mentioned before, the steering wheel turns about a 1/4 turn too far to the right and results in the wheel assembly coming into contact and resting on the stops. Could a seized U-Joint be causing my problems?
OK, I took the wheels off and here’s my report. No vertical or horizontal play in the wheel, upper and lower ball joints look OK very minimal play rubber boots are good but “deflated”, upper and lower control arm bushings are good, stabilizer arm bushings look ok but need replacement in a year or so, Right CV Axle is solid as a rock, the left CV Axle has no up and down play and no rotational movement (by hand) but I do have in and out movement of about 1/8 inch. Also there seems to be some rubbing on a “bracket”??? I don’t know if it’s the right term, on the right side. It’s about mid line with the tire looks as if the tire is coming into contact with it because it’s polished. I’m going to take a picture and post it tomorrow because it started to rain and i’m in the driveway.
OK, I took the wheels off and here’s my report. No vertical or horizontal play in the wheel, upper and lower ball joints look OK very minimal play rubber boots are good but “deflated”, upper and lower control arm bushings are good, stabilizer arm bushings look ok but need replacement in a year or so, Right CV Axle is solid as a rock, the left CV Axle has no up and down play and no rotational movement (by hand) but I do have in and out movement of about 1/8 inch. Also there seems to be some rubbing on a “bracket”??? I don’t know if it’s the right term, on the right side. It’s about mid line with the tire looks as if the tire is coming into contact with it because it’s polished. I’m going to take a picture and post it tomorrow because it started to rain and i’m in the driveway.
Thanks Eric, I’m going to check the stops and the CV axle for play tomorrow. I’m just going to ask in advance, as being a professional, do you have a preferred brand of aftermarket axles? If it needs to be replaced I’m considering going with aftermarket because a Land Rover OE will run me around $350.
Thanks Eric, I’m going to check the stops and the CV axle for play tomorrow. I’m just going to ask in advance, as being a professional, do you have a preferred brand of aftermarket axles? If it needs to be replaced I’m considering going with aftermarket because a Land Rover OE will run me around $350.
