Steering gear - maybe?

jscpch · 24th June 2017, 20:11

2003 Rover 75 Auto Cdti. Has developed a fairly gentle knocking on slightly rough roads but no noise on smooth tarmac. My garage checked both front wheels and found there is slight rocking movement on the offside (I'm in Spain so it is the nearside here). They told me that it is a rod connection to the steering gear and were going to replace that but when they called their supplier they were informed the complete steering assembly had to be ordered at cost of €500 for recon. or €1000 new. Been trying to locate a steering assembly schematic but without success. Would be very grateful for any advice.

Daveluck · 24th June 2017, 20:22

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Originally Posted by jscpch

2003 Rover 75 Auto Cdti. Has developed a fairly gentle knocking on slightly rough roads but no noise on smooth tarmac. My garage checked both front wheels and found there is slight rocking movement on the offside (I'm in Spain so it is the nearside here). They told me that it is a rod connection to the steering gear and were going to replace that but when they called their supplier they were informed the complete steering assembly had to be ordered at cost of €500 for recon. or €1000 new. Been trying to locate a steering assembly schematic but without success. Would be very grateful for any advice.

Try Rimmer's...

https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemLis...eering--m-2026

preemo · 24th June 2017, 20:24

sane thing happened to my mg cdti it was the inner tie rods that connect to the rack i changed both and tie rod ends (for good measure) and it was sorted

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-ROVER-...cAAOxyBvZTSQcW

similar to this set

preemo · 24th June 2017, 20:27

there dead easy to fit if you have the right tools but you will need your tracking redoing if you change the outer tie rods aswell

preemo · 24th June 2017, 20:29

also (sorry) if you are at a stand still at idle move your steering wheel left and right you should feel it knock

24th June 2017, 20:11	#1
jscpch Regular poster Rover 75 CDTI Club Saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Benissa/Moraira Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Steering gear - maybe? 2003 Rover 75 Auto Cdti. Has developed a fairly gentle knocking on slightly rough roads but no noise on smooth tarmac. My garage checked both front wheels and found there is slight rocking movement on the offside (I'm in Spain so it is the nearside here). They told me that it is a rod connection to the steering gear and were going to replace that but when they called their supplier they were informed the complete steering assembly had to be ordered at cost of €500 for recon. or €1000 new. Been trying to locate a steering assembly schematic but without success. Would be very grateful for any advice.

24th June 2017, 20:24	#3
preemo Regular poster mg zt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sandancer Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	sane thing happened to my mg cdti it was the inner tie rods that connect to the rack i changed both and tie rod ends (for good measure) and it was sorted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-ROVER-...cAAOxyBvZTSQcW similar to this set

24th June 2017, 20:27	#4
preemo Regular poster mg zt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sandancer Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	there dead easy to fit if you have the right tools but you will need your tracking redoing if you change the outer tie rods aswell

24th June 2017, 20:29	#5
preemo Regular poster mg zt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sandancer Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	also (sorry) if you are at a stand still at idle move your steering wheel left and right you should feel it knock