steering clonk after clutch change

deeks · 30th May 2015, 04:17

After changing the clutch in my zt diesel it has developed a noise when steering left to right and vice versa. There is a noise and something physically can catching, almost like something is trapped. It actually jams the wheel for a split second when steering. The noise sounds like it's coming from the steering column but I can't be sure. It's baffling me. Anyone have an idea?

Mike Noc · 30th May 2015, 05:49

Jack the front end up and then you can move the front wheels by hand and at the same time watch for anything catching.

FrenchMike · 30th May 2015, 07:14

I had this one ,check your fluid level;it could be low.

The return pipe rubbing against the AC pulley:

Rubbing.jpg

I still not know why

Mike

deeks · 30th May 2015, 08:48

Thanks guys, I'll take a look. It's notchy tho almost as if something is trapped in the rack teeth? Could we have damaged the rack when lowering the sub frame?

FrenchMike · 30th May 2015, 11:50

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Originally Posted by deeks

Thanks guys, I'll take a look. It's notchy tho almost as if something is trapped in the rack teeth? Could we have damaged the rack when lowering the sub frame?

I don't think ,but firstly ,see post #2

deeks · 30th May 2015, 15:25

Drove it today and it appears to have stopped it. I wonder if it was the drive shafts bedding in after removal?

cb750chris · 30th May 2015, 15:36

Check the universal joint at the bottom of the steering column, underneath the big rubber grommet in the floor.
When I did my clutch, the universal joint was catching on the floor pan, not sure how it why, but all sorted now.
Make sure you check why, in case out is not solved - the last thing you want is something catching and locking the steering when you need to go around a corner.

FrenchMike · 30th May 2015, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeks

Drove it today and it appears to have stopped it. I wonder if it was the drive shafts bedding in after removal?

Is your level correct ?

30th May 2015, 04:17	#1
deeks Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 DIESEL Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Barwell Posts: 1,037 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	steering clonk after clutch change After changing the clutch in my zt diesel it has developed a noise when steering left to right and vice versa. There is a noise and something physically can catching, almost like something is trapped. It actually jams the wheel for a split second when steering. The noise sounds like it's coming from the steering column but I can't be sure. It's baffling me. Anyone have an idea?

30th May 2015, 15:36	#7
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Check the universal joint at the bottom of the steering column, underneath the big rubber grommet in the floor. When I did my clutch, the universal joint was catching on the floor pan, not sure how it why, but all sorted now. Make sure you check why, in case out is not solved - the last thing you want is something catching and locking the steering when you need to go around a corner. __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

30th May 2015, 05:49	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,579 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Jack the front end up and then you can move the front wheels by hand and at the same time watch for anything catching.

30th May 2015, 07:14	#3
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	I had this one ,check your fluid level;it could be low. The return pipe rubbing against the AC pulley: Rubbing.jpg I still not know why Mike

30th May 2015, 08:48	#4
deeks Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 DIESEL Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Barwell Posts: 1,037 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks guys, I'll take a look. It's notchy tho almost as if something is trapped in the rack teeth? Could we have damaged the rack when lowering the sub frame?

30th May 2015, 15:25	#6
deeks Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 DIESEL Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Barwell Posts: 1,037 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Drove it today and it appears to have stopped it. I wonder if it was the drive shafts bedding in after removal?