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trickidick

New Member

• Nov 12, 2007

• #1

Hello everyone,
I was wondering can anyone help me out with my problem or maybe I am just over reacting. When I turn the steering wheel hard to either side and move forward it would appear that the rear wheels don't follow through smoothly, its as if they are rubbing or something. It is particularly noticeable when on loose ground. It had been said to me that it may have something to do with a diff or a coupling issue. Any comments greatly appreciated.
regards
ric

 

Blippie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 12, 2007

• #2

Hi

If you read some of the threads about the transmission/VCU/rear diff on this forum, you will get a good idea of how the vehicle's transmission works, what is "normal" and the likelyhood of whether you have a problem.

Cheers

Blippie

 

rriggs

New Member

• Nov 13, 2007

• #3

trickidick said:

...When I turn the steering wheel hard to either side and move forward it would appear that the rear wheels don't follow...

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You've gone and got yourself confused there my friend - The Freelander doesn't have four wheel steering. This was something only fitted to high-end Jap cars in the early 90s.

Cheers

Rog

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Nov 13, 2007

• #4

thas not wot he is saying.


"When I turn the steering wheel hard to either side and move forward it would appear that the rear wheels don't follow through smoothly, its as if they are rubbing or something".

usual vcu problem

 

ming

SPACE TWOT

• Nov 14, 2007

• #5

The Mad Hat Man said:

thas not wot he is saying.


"When I turn the steering wheel hard to either side and move forward it would appear that the rear wheels don't follow through smoothly, its as if they are rubbing or something".

usual vcu problem

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yup . . . .willo test me finks

 

rriggs

New Member

• Nov 14, 2007

• #6

The Mad Hat Man said:

thas not wot he is saying.

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No? Really?

Cheers

Rog

 

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trickidick

New Member

• Nov 14, 2007

• #7

If it is a VCU problem, does that entail a major parts and labour job?
regards
Richard

 

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bonnybrook

Active Member

• Nov 14, 2007

• #8

I thought that was normal. When on full lock on loose ground the rear wheels drive on mine and another i've tried. Thought it was a transmission wind up or summat.

Not sure what the symptons are of VC failure - quick search on here should reveal.