Dodge-It Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi all It has been a while since I last last logged on, I still have my WC52 which unfortunatley has developed a steering problem, please can ayone offer advice. it has been in store for about 6 mths when I came to get it out for a run I found that it was stiff to turn right but ok on the left lock. It was fine when i put in in store, the only thing is that while itn store the garage owner had to move it a couple of times around in the garage. if anyone can offer help I will be most greatfull. Thanks Dodge-It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi allIt has been a while since I last last logged on, I still have my WC52 which unfortunatley has developed a steering problem, please can ayone offer advice. it has been in store for about 6 mths when I came to get it out for a run I found that it was stiff to turn right but ok on the left lock. It was fine when i put in in store, the only thing is that while itn store the garage owner had to move it a couple of times around in the garage. if anyone can offer help I will be most greatfull. Thanks Dodge-It I had a similar issue in a wc54 many years ago whilst in France - it bacame apparant on every round-a-bout.....got worse and dangerous and ended up a complete steering box replacement whislt in camp ! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi allIt has been a while since I last last logged on, I still have my WC52 which unfortunatley has developed a steering problem, please can ayone offer advice. it has been in store for about 6 mths when I came to get it out for a run I found that it was stiff to turn right but ok on the left lock. It was fine when i put in in store, the only thing is that while itn store the garage owner had to move it a couple of times around in the garage. if anyone can offer help I will be most greatfull. Thanks Dodge-It Hi check the oil in your steering box we had the same thing coming back from france topped up the oil and no more problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Jack up the front axle and turn the wheel lock to lock. I wouldn't expect it to go tight on one lock and not the other, so check for end play in the column and side play on the steering box. Check lubricant too, of course. If it won't hold oil no reason not to pump it half full of grease and then put some oil on top when the grease has filled up any voids round the shaft seal - anything is better than running it dry. Edited August 25, 2015 by Gordon_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Check tyre pressures and for flat spots if it has been sitting about. I had very heavy steering on my WC54. Not suprisng as the front tyres were at 20 psi. :red: Also check wheel nuts. Has the four wheel drive lever been engaged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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