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Hi all been a while since I posted anything. She's running well, I make sure oil and filters every 12 months etc. and fix any problem as they arise if I can.
I currently have a worrying clunk coming from the steering. I can't hear anything just feel it through the wheel, or at least it feels like the steering. I've looked underneath and track rods, ball joints, The other rods that I can't remember the name of long with a ball and socket rubber joint on the end lol ![]() The clunk happens in motion, any speed and when returning the wheel back to 0 degrees there's a loose feeling clunk felt through the wheel. Nothing when turning full lock either way. Just TDC or at least when coming back to TDC. In fact if I gently roll the steering wheel slightly while in motion I can feel the clunk it happens going left or right when returning to centre I was underneath today changing the lower rear mounting... still getting a bit of a clunk there too ![]() Couldn't see anything obvious, I pushed and pulled at the steering joints etc. I suppose I should lift it off the ground really... Anyway, I've never looked at steering on any car I've had so was wondering if anyone would care to share if they have a clue as to what might be wrong. Thanks All.
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I am not familiar with your model, 'CaerYnArfon'; but does it have a universal joint in the steering column as part of the collapsing mechanism in the event of a head-on accident?
I have had similar symptoms on earlier cars so fitted when the joint becomes worn or dries out. It was a relatively cheap and simple replacement on a 1-series car and I believe the design was carried over to later models, but whether as late as your's I can't be sure. Maybe worth a look? Regards, John.
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Well, now there's one to remember and worry about just a little bit...
Fixed it... It was the central nut M14 18mm holding the steering wheel onto the column!! ![]() Getting the airbag off proved the difficult bit, no screws just an unusual clip/spring mechanism VIDA said to disconnect the battery Neg lead first, Key to ign pos II, Turn wheel 90° insert a screwdriver into the hole at the back and lever it down or was it up? anyway feel around and you can feel a bar inside going across left to right. Screwdriver above it then lever it downwards (the bar not the screwdriver, if you see what I mean) that first one clicked slightly so I turned the wheel 180° then doing the second one the air bag and centre of steering wheel sprung away with a definite movement... Undid the nut added some medium strength loctite and torqued to VIDA spec 30nm + 30° works a treat. Thanks for helping all as usual
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I've never heard of that happening before! I think you found that problem just in time!
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