steering colum

[SJ Greg]

has any one else had a problem with their sj steering colum groaning? when turning??? quick fix?

[ROBBIE]

What is it doing?

[ScottieJ]

Mine squeaks they use nylon/plastic bushes in the column so then these go dry it can squeak.

You could try spraying some gt85 here and here to get into the bushes??

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[SJ Greg]

thanks scottie ill try that..................

when turning the wheel to full lock then back it groans/ whines

[ScottieJ]

Have you got power steering fitted? if so have you checked the fluid level?

[SJ Greg]

no power steering but is that sort of noise

[ScottieJ]

Cool, Just check all the steering joints as well, the Ujs on the steering column in the engine bay can go stiff sometimes as well, never heard them groan before though.

[turbo-tom]

try toping up the steering box with sae 90 if its empty as the seals maybe leaking

[SJ Greg]

thanks tom ill try that too can u tell im new to the 4x4 scene yet lol

[turbo-tom]

no worries fella happy to help we was alll in your position at one point , and im still learning!