Roddy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2005
Location: Aberdeen
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Received this today from my dealer, he has ordered the part.
Models: LA - Discovery 3
LS - Range Rover Sport
Title: FAQ 22241 - Steering light knock over bumps.
Engineer Name: Townsend, Ken
Last Modified: 24-APR-06
Category: Chassis
Symptom: 303000 Steering/Handling
Content: User will report light knock over bumps. Some will show slight free play in steering.
Cause is LOWER steering shaft (Under bonnet) NOT the steering rack.
With vehicle static engine off check for free play in steering aprox +/- 3 degrees, with gentle input.
Also some vehicles may exhibit a light knock on uneven surfaces between 10 to 15 mph.
If the shaft is the cause please use new part number QMN500240 (RHD) or QMN500250 (LHD) to repair as this has improved characteristics for noise. Part was introduced to production at L319 - LA390436
L320 - LS956379. If shaft does not resolve knocking noise please submit an EPQR and contact dealer technical support. Discovery 3 'S' Bonatti Grey.
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 3rd May 2006 7:42 pm |
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blue meanie
D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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thanks for this Roddy, mine's going in on Friday for diagnosis of this exact problem, talk about timing! 
cheers,
Malc and theeeeennn......???
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| 3rd May 2006 9:37 pm |
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photothames
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Surrey
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This may als help, as there is also a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for the dealers which outlines what they need to check and replace if necessary details as follows: -
TSB LA211-002
Subject/Concern: Discovery 3/LR3 - Minor Steering Column Knock
Models:
Discovery 3 / LR3 Vin range: 5A300545-5A349378
Markets: All
Section: 211-04
Summary:
A customer may report a concern of a minor knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle (steering) when driving over small bumps or undulating/rough road surfaces.
Cause: Dynamic movement in the lower steering shaft sliding joint due to low sliding loads.
Action: Should a customer express concern regarding the above, refer to the Service Procedure detailed in this bulletin to determine the source of the noise/excess movement. Andy - 2006 HSE TDV6
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| 3rd May 2006 9:59 pm |
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Mr Bling
Member Since: 06 Mar 2006
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 259
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Just spoken to my dealer about exactly this problem, plus the fact that the middle seat in the 2nd row is very difficult to lock down flat, and even worse to release back up (pulling on the release strap) 2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
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1981 Triumph TR7 FHC (16V Sprint)
2001 Porsche Boxster 2.7
MTD 12.5 hp Ride-on mower!!!
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| 4th May 2006 12:31 pm |
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angrd020
Member Since: 14 Dec 2005
Location: Branford
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Is this a safety issue or more of an annoyance? I too have very light steering knock. I barely notice it most of the time.
ALR 2005 Tonga Green Land Rover LR3(Yes I wheel it!!!)
2002 Shale Green Jeep WranglerX(Yes I wheel it!!!)
1994 Red Jeep Cherokee (Use it as a spare vehicle)
DO IT! DO IT NOW!!!
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| 4th May 2006 6:33 pm |
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k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 90
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Me too. Only noticeable on gravel roads or cobbles at slowish speeds.
Booked in this weekend. Thanks for the info.
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| 4th May 2006 6:37 pm |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7460
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angrd020 wrote:Is this a safety issue or more of an annoyance? I too have very light steering knock. I barely notice it most of the time.
ALR
You'll notice it alot if you take it offroad, my first one only did it offroad - haven't had my second one offroad yet so we'll see  2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - gone
2019 RangeRover Evoque 2.00 D150 R-Dynamic
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| 4th May 2006 7:47 pm |
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stevo68
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 49
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G'day,
I bought the same thing to my dealer over here in Oz and was told that was how it is meant to be, to have that in terms of going off road. On road there is nothing at all. I also notice though if that I switch on TR it seems to firm up the feel at the wheel. Would be interested to know if the "knock" really is meant to be there and for exactly what reason,
Regards
Stevo 2005 D3 HSE V8, General Tire AT2 255/55/R18, Kaymar Rear Bar and Wheel Carrier
Off Road: http://server1.pictiger.com/albums/563/ormeau-hills/
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| 5th May 2006 1:55 am |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7460
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 I find that hard to believe, did he explain why it is supposed to have a knock when off-road. Sounds like dealer 'bovine dung' to me. 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - gone
2019 RangeRover Evoque 2.00 D150 R-Dynamic
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| 5th May 2006 8:00 am |
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Vo Rogue
Member Since: 16 Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 123
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Steveo
my one has it as well - started to notice it at about 2,500 km and getting worse although it remains intermittent. As the TSB says, slowish speeds and it is worse in off road height than on road. Is it normal or acceptable in an $ 80,000 car - IMO no - and LR Australia will have it on the list for warrenty issues for the first service.
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| 6th May 2006 4:27 am |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7460
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 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - gone
2019 RangeRover Evoque 2.00 D150 R-Dynamic
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| 6th May 2006 8:08 am |
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stevo68
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 49
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Hey again,
Went offroad yesterday and put the D3 through its paces with some reasonablly challenging stuff ie steep jutted rock climbs etc and didnt notice the knock at all. However on my driveway which is about 200 metres long and a combo of tar and concrete ( goats track really) that is where I really notice it. I will get my dealer to email me with what it is meant to be and let you all know, otherwise have a great day 
Regards
Stevo 2005 D3 HSE V8, General Tire AT2 255/55/R18, Kaymar Rear Bar and Wheel Carrier
Off Road: http://server1.pictiger.com/albums/563/ormeau-hills/
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| 7th May 2006 11:02 pm |
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JMG
Member Since: 26 Jan 2006
Location: Prague
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Also have tomorrow morning my car at service for similar problem, great info, just on time...
Have to check also geometry, slight =/- 10 degree steering derivation on front wheels...
For the rest no major problems at 3000 km yet  Don't Imitate, Innovate.
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| 15th May 2006 10:50 am |
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mcowell
Member Since: 22 Jan 2006
Location: South Gippsland, Australia
Posts: 27
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Been having a growing problem with the steering knock, especially at low speed. Checked with the dealer (MLR) and notified them of the comments and TSB on the forum. They took the car for two days to check it out, and then fitted the new lower steering arm, and hey presto! the knock has gone. Now feels and sounds like it probably should have in the first place. Very pleased with the result. Why have I never felt this way about a 4WD before?
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| 23rd May 2006 7:11 am |
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