My steering wheel had a gentle wobble when driving. At pretty much any speed (20mph up to legal limit ) If you gripped the wheel tight, you could hold it steady, that's how gentle it was.

Turned out that the Steering Idler Arm had play in it. Bought a new one, replaced it. Job is a good 'un Wobble gone.

So where's the pictures and the How To then.................... good job, glad you're sorted mate.
Lez.

Sorry, forgot to take notes and pictures when my neighbour was doing the work

But, undo 3 bolts (holding nuts at the back), undo castle nut, separate, install new one.
It's on the N/S, behind the front wheel (full lock to the left and you can see it)
Here's a picture I got of t'internet:

Shortest How To in history that one.............. but still good info and pic for someone looking to do the job..
Thank you

The most important bit was "get a neighbour to do it" I like your style!!

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The most important bit was "get a neighbour to do it" I like your style!!

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To be honest, it would have been easy enough to do it myself, but a bit pressed for time at the moment. And he is a mechanic and does a lot of my servicing.
I have a jeep as well, I do all the work on this myself, because it doesn't matter if it is off the road longer than planned

tip - spray it with grease - the top silver cap will rust like a b4st4rd otherwise, oh and keep it greased - thats what nipples are for (gulp)

Basil

The one that was on there, didn't have a grease nipple. The new one has

How much play was there in the old idler? I have the very same issue.ive got a bar in the gap on the main body.theres a tiny amount of play but I don't know what's acceptable?.however,car was not raised when checking so could be worse I suspect.

Daz

Whistle whistle bang bang clunk clunk wobble wobble
Even when I'm abroad there's no escaping me

Al

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How much play was there in the old idler? I have the very same issue.ive got a bar in the gap on the main body.theres a tiny amount of play but I don't know what's acceptable?.however,car was not raised when checking so could be worse I suspect.

Daz

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Many thanks dude..for the sake of 40 quid it's worth a go...will order now.

Al,you are a legend dude..hope your enjoying your hols mucca

Daz

The worst bit is when the idler has been there for so long, it rusts/seals/sticks/bonds to the steering rod. If this happens, cut the idler off above the rod and press it out using a clamp and a socket. Happened to me and caused many the curse to be uttered