Re: Steering Relay (Bolt Threads Underneath)

Hi Lee_D,

That was my method but I still couldn't budge it. I've got the front axle off so I didn't want the chassis to drop off it's supports. I might chock it up better and have another go. If I were able to remove it is the hole inside likely to be lined? (if not I could put some nuts on the other side of the flange plate.

The hole in the Chassis which goes vertical is lined if my memory served me right... I recall I did my relay with the wheels on and at the time thinking to myself, "Would you buy a car from this man :0)" as I gave it a good beating that echo'd across the estate.

The difference in the steering was amazing, but I did replace the track rod ends at the same time (all 6). There definately used to be play in the relay shaft that should not have been there which added to the see-saw steering effect.

Lee D

Hi Lee_D,

Your positive advice game me the motivation to spend a few more nights beating the hell out of my relay. It was a real toughie but thankfully it eventually budged this afternoon! The steering was always poor so I'll be glad to replace it - is there still somewhere that sells them for £25 inc?

With the relay out and the axle/suspension off I've got great access to the flange plate bolt holes. Two sheered bolts won't come out (even with threaded extractor) so I'll thread three new holes around them. That'll give a total of five well-spaced flange plate bolts which should be safe by anyone's standards. Thanks :-)

Good work! See I knew you could do it! Try Paddocks for a replacement they seem fair on prices. But be warned if for any reason you decide to pull the old one to bits they have large springs within I'm led to believe which will go off like a mini hand grenade if you undo them.

I just replaced it...at that price (was 3 years ago) it was rude not too.

Regards

Lee D

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Hi,

Yeah I've seen the spring and special tool in the repair operation manual. It looks both dangerous and fidelly so I'm having nothing to do with it :-) I'm continually ordering from Paddocks so I'll just stick it in the next one.

If you're interested in my progress (and seeing the seemingly innocent old steering relay) then I'm starting to put some photos up at

That all looks SOOOOOoooo familiar...glad I'm at the other end now but dare say it's only a matter of time :-)

Lee D