dod530d

Member

• Jan 29, 2018

• #1

Just had the top UJ replaced and the lower steering shaft seemed to fall apart ,is this normal or are these rubbers bonded to the metal do I require a new steering shaft .

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2018

• #2

The shaft is in two parts, the rubber should be bonded to one part, which then slides into the other. Looks fine in the photo. If the rubber wears too much you can get a bit of play at the wheel, but they should last a long time.

 

dod530d

Member

• Jan 29, 2018

• #3

So it's normal for to be able to slide and come apart when removed ?
A picture of the shaft properly fitted.

 

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Retroanaconda

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2018

• #4

Yes. It’s a collapsible joint, for crash safety (amusingly).

 

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jan 30, 2018

• #5

Mine has never come apart, even when smaking it to change the UJs.

 

dod530d

Member

• Jan 30, 2018

• #6

nobber said:

Mine has never come apart, even when smaking it to change the UJs.

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Well mine did ,but seems to be ok ,will keep an eye on it .