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indiadog1
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Stiff Heavy Steering

Postby indiadog1 » 10 Jul 2008 18:14

Now I have had chance to drive the car I have noticed that the steering is heavy,a little clunky and there is play in the steering wheel up and down. Any Ideas?.
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Postby MickeyR » 10 Jul 2008 18:18

It's not uncommon for the bushing through which the shaft passes in the bulkhead to crumble. Could be your problem Replacement plastic bushings are available from Rimmer Brothers...

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Postby bmcecosse » 10 Jul 2008 20:08

The stiff steering could be down to need for grease in the rack and the track rod ends - but also check the two little universal joints twixt wheel and rack - they could be seized. try soaking them in release oil. Steering column movement will require new bushes.

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Postby jclay (RIP 2018) » 10 Jul 2008 20:13

Lower bushing:
http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6014&SearchTerms=bushing

Needle bearing kit:
http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6930&SearchTerms=bushing
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