- Location
- Scottish Highlands
I've had a problem with my 2005 Td5 Defender. The symptoms are similar to low tyre pressure, in fact I was so convinced I had a slow puncture that I got the local tyre dealer to removed all the wheels and water check each for punctures. Nothing! But when it had an MOT I got an advisory that the lower steering UJ needed replacing.
Well, the UJs are fine but I found the lower male connector at the end of the steering shaft was like this (see photo). Just to check with the wise, I assume it's not meant to be like that and it is badly worn? The second picture is of the lower UJ, just in case it is relevant. Can some clever person please confirm it's wear before I start stripping down what might not need stripping down after all? Thanks in advance.
Well, the UJs are fine but I found the lower male connector at the end of the steering shaft was like this (see photo). Just to check with the wise, I assume it's not meant to be like that and it is badly worn? The second picture is of the lower UJ, just in case it is relevant. Can some clever person please confirm it's wear before I start stripping down what might not need stripping down after all? Thanks in advance.