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gilesharrison
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
Strange steering feel

I'm starting the notice a slightly odd steering thing.

When turning slight right or left I notice a slight 'tick' noise. It feels fairly light, more like the steering column rather than the track rods.

Also, the power steering occasionally feels heavier. It's quite subtle but definitely there.

Power steering fluid level is fine. No leaks or suspension noises detected.

Do you think this could be the lower UJ in the steering column?  
Post #18447116th Aug 2017 8:37 pm
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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Could be, they can go notchy and some owners do report a light click.
My own gave the feeling of driving over cobbles at low speed. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #18447246th Aug 2017 9:13 pm
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gilesharrison
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Any way of testing it? Should I just take it out and inspect it?  
Post #18447396th Aug 2017 10:15 pm
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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

There's little point. When they are knackered, visually, they look exactly like a brand new one and once you've removed it, you may as well replace it.
If your car is up around 100,000miles, it's probably time anyway. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #18447617th Aug 2017 5:34 am
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gilesharrison
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

I'm on 150k.

I found old posts which list the price as about £65 but they all seem to be over £170 now.

Thanks for your help.  
Post #18447757th Aug 2017 8:24 am
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Discoveringcomfort
 


Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 637

England 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Mine was notchy but a spray of oil solved it, so far still good 30k miles later. Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8  
Post #18450778th Aug 2017 12:53 am
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M3DPO
 


Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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England 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Try spraying with wd40 and see if there is any difference, only problem with lubrication it washes the dirt out that is taking up the wear and creats play, at 150k miles it is more than ready for replacement, the average is nearer <100k. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.  
Post #18451288th Aug 2017 9:19 am
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omg!
 


Member Since: 01 Jun 2011
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Sounds exactly like the steering column issue I had on mine.

I tried spraying with lubricant but it didn't work so had it replaced.  
Post #18451318th Aug 2017 9:29 am
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gilesharrison
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Thanks for the advice.

I'll give it a spray of lube first and see how it is. I'm prepared to replace it though!  
Post #18454318th Aug 2017 10:41 pm
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gilesharrison
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
Posts: 143

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Just Tom conclude this issue, I eventually replaced the lower steering shaft as oiling it made no difference.

All is good now. The UJ on the old shaft had seized in one pivot. Part was about £190 so not cheap but had to be done.

Incidentally, my steering wheel is now very slightly off centre with the new shaft. There's no adjustment in the shaft so I'll have to get the track rod ends adjusted next time I'm at the tyre place.  
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