Terry Field Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 The MoT picked up some steering wheel play, but it still passed. The play translates to about 1cm on the outer edge of the steering wheel. All the steering column joints are tight. Can anything be done at the steering rack end to tighten it up, or should I just live with it as it is not noticeable in normal driving. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampmonkey Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Terry, I had a similar thing during my last MOT. My solution was at the steering rack end! On the top of the rack is a hex faced socket. if this is removed you'll find a polyurethane insert. This should grip the (forgive the terminology...) bit that goes left to right within the rack assembly. All I did was tighten up the hex socket a tad! Problem solved. Careful not to tighten it too much or else you'll get an obvious restriction in the steering! Hope this helps... Rampmonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks RM, I'll give it a try Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 It is actually a threaded plug with a hex socket on top, but a big locknut around the outside, so slacken the locknut, then screw in the hex socket and hold it while tightening the locknut. Check lock to lock afterwards with the front wheels off the ground. You may have to dig the dirt out of the small hex socket to find it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks for the fine tuning Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Does anyone know what size socket is needed for the hex nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted May 22, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted May 22, 2012 Terry see here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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