Re: [doc] Can't stop driving my new Deloream :-D

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rick (and others, I'm replying on-list because I feel the technical 
info can be of benefit - otherwise I do indeed go off-list)

A really simple test is to watch the left front wheel and turn the 
steering wheel. The ideal situation is that the steering wheel should 
not move without moving the wheel AT ALL. Literally until the movement 
on the steering wheel gets so small that you can't physically see the 
movement on the wheel.

Removing fuel filler and brake cylinder access panels under the bonnet 
allows you to get to the upper and lower joints respectively. Get 
someone to wobble the steering wheel left to right *slightly* and put 
your hand over each joint (this can get painful if your helper is too 
enthusiastic - tell them the object is not to move the wheels!) this 
should allow you to feel any play in the joints. Try the upper one 
first, then the lower, and if there's no play in the joints, but still 
in the steering, then the rack or track rod ends are at fault.

If the steering wheel wobbles up and down with a klunking noise, you 
will see the upper joint moving up and down - this is the steering 
column bushing (or lack of it). Replacing it requires removal of the 
steering column and the book time is 2 hours. Swapping out the joints 
takes next to no time if the column is out. We do racks, joints and 
bushes without going stateside.

Best Wishes

Martin
DMUK
#1458 & #4426
DOC 82

mgrickak wrote:

> Hello,
>
> yes the steering wheel does move up and down,and feels un-easy when
> turning,   :-(  how much will this cost then Martin? will you fix it
> for me? could do with a service too,when can you book my car in,how
> long do you need it for?
>
> Rick
>
>




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