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Defender steering groan turning left at low speed

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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 09:36 AM
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Default Defender steering groan turning left at low speed

Hey all,

So as my title says, I have a problem with steering. When I turn left at low or no speed, I get a groan.
Here's a little video https://www.dropbox.com/s/cmj3px55e5..._1993.mp4?dl=0

It only happens when I turn left. Only when at low or no speed. Its more likely to happen the first time... what I mean is when I get in, if I turn left right away it will happen every time, but if I am in a car park going left and right, it doesn't happen on every left turn.

i have checked or replaced
  • steering fluid
  • steering drop link
  • panhard rod and bushings
  • radius arm bushings
  • front dampers
  • anti-roll bushes
  • anti-roll drop links
  • tie rods and tie rod ball joints
  • hub bearings
  • swivels & king pins

I have play in the steering linkage through the engine bay but I think that is normal on a Defender isn't it?
My adjustment bolt on the top of the box is jammed up with the locking nut but I don't think that would affect a left turn only noise.

So my last thought is that its something in the steering box and it needs a rebuild. Thoughts anyone?
 
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