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AlexB
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
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Location: Southport
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 Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: MoT help... |
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Hi gents,
Allegro failed the MoT today; 'Steering column shaft has excessive end float'.
Is this likely to just be a coupling required or something similar?
Other than that it needs a suspension strap, so I'm quite impressed really!
Thanks,
Alex.
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Colin T
Joined: 13 May 2007
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Location: N.E. Hampshire
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| Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds like the pinch bolt between the upper column and lower column needs to be tightened. This kept coming loose on my sister's estate. You can tell if it's this or the pinch bolt between the lower column and rack by trying to pull/push the steering wheel in/out. If it is one of these bolts it's very easy to tighten, although for the lower one you will need to move the carpets/soundproofing and remove the shroud. For the upper one you may need to remove the parcel tray, not sure.
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nick23
Joined: 06 Mar 2010
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Location: EXETER
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| Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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| If its the steering colume iv got 1 if u need 1 |
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Graham
Joined: 15 Oct 2007
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Location: Hereford
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:24 am Post subject: |
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There's a bush that fits in the top of the steering column. I've never replaced one, so I don't know what kind of job it is. But I suspect that it is worn and needs replacing.
Good luck,
Graham |
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