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Val. h

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2020

• #1

My 1993 200Tdi has a clunk when moving laft or right when used in wet weather. When dry, no clunk.

I assume this is coming from the steering somewhere. But on inspection can't find anything.

I wonder if it's the pannard rod all solid and the bushes look ok. or the steering damper OME 3 yrs old but the bushes look fine. There are no vagaries in the steering.

Any ideas?



Val.

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #2

A-frame ball joint needs replacing.

 

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Val. h

Active Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #3

bluedog333 said:

A-frame ball joint needs replacing.

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Oh, rear axle. Is it an easy job for an ameture?


Val.

 

Arrius

Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #4

Val. h said:

Oh, rear axle. Is it an easy job for an ameture?


Val.

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Decide for yourself

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #5

Like most suspension stuff it's not difficult, just heavy and dirty. It's often difficult to separate the ball joint from the holder. You'll find this much easier off the vehicle, if you have a vice and bench to work on.

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #6

Just another thought - how are your steering joints in the front hubs? Jack up the wheels and try to move the wheel top to bottom. Any play means wear in the bearings (or bush/bearing on older models)

 

bluedog333

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• Jul 24, 2020

• #7

Val. h said:

Oh, rear axle. Is it an easy job for an ameture?


Val.

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Yes, it’s one of the easier jobs to do. Order the ball joint with fulcrum attached, rather than just the ball joint on it’s own.

 

frog hopper

Well-Known Member

• Jul 24, 2020

• #8

bluedog333 said:

Yes, it’s one of the easier jobs to do. Order the ball joint with fulcrum attached, rather than just the ball joint on it’s own.

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And it will be worth getting new bolts at the same time.

 

v8250

Well-Known Member

• Jul 25, 2020

• #9

If A Frame ball joint order the wide angle with grease nipple version https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/defender-rear-a-frame-wide-angle-ball-joint/ and use new nuts, bolts & washers as the originals are bound to be rusty/shot. Refit with a liberal coating of copperslip/ceramic grease.