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CharlieBravoAlpha
 


Member Since: 12 Nov 2024
Location: Nykøbing Falster
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Denmark 
Dead center in the steering

My LR Discovery 3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 Aut. 2007 has developed a dead center in the steering when the steering wheel is centered. The play is about 2.Cm..... There are no abnormal sounds or vibrations, and the car drives completely straight if I let go of the steering wheel while driving. I drive on 1500 Km old/new 255/55 R19 Toyo Open Country ATIII (the play was also there before tire change) No spacers..!.... Any suggestions and/or "Quick fix"
Thanks in advance ....
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Post #238240026th Nov 2024 4:42 am
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Admirable
 


Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Fife
Posts: 1043

Ukraine 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Sounds like you need a new Lower Steering Column Shaft Part No LR071146.

Don't be tempted to save a few bucks and buy after market.

EDIT: obviously check for play in the column first.  
Post #238240426th Nov 2024 7:37 am
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Lower steering column, as suggested. Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
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Post #238240526th Nov 2024 7:49 am
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Sidestick
 


Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
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Italy 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Usually the lower steering column shaft is noisy and some mechanical slack are felt while turning the steering wheel...
check for play on the steering rack inner rod ends ( C & D ) Idea

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HairyFool
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto ZanzibarDiscovery 4

Mine was picked up by the main dealership during its service with the most probable cause being the lower collapsible steering column. The lower end is a universal joint and this can become notchy and develop excess play.

Unfortunately in my case it is the steering rack Big Cry A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.  
Post #238244426th Nov 2024 6:04 pm
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