How to Prevent Steering Shaft Failure in Land Rovers

The first step to preventing your Land Rover from having a steering shaft failure is regular maintenance. If you are having regular maintenance done, then any issue can be spotted before it leads to a bigger issue. With our technicians at Schearer’s Sales & Service, Inc., we can aid in figuring out the causes for the steering shaft failure. From broken seals, worn universal joints, or even damaged steering column bearings, our skilled mechanics can repair your Land Rover and get it back to peak performance so you can be safe on the road.

Reasons Your Land Rover’s Steering Shaft is Failing

These are the most common reasons a steering shaft will fail in a Land Rover:

• Worn universal joints
  • Wear and tear from age and mileage will wear out universal joints.
• Damaged steering column bearings
  • Premature wear and tear can be caused to the bearings due to uneven force distribution to the steering column components when the steering shaft begins to malfunction.
• Broken seals
  • Rusting and corrosion are caused by the needle bearings grease drying up. This leads to the bearing having moisture enter, which causes the corrosion and rust.

Warning Signs and Ways to Prevent Steering Shaft Failure

When your steering shaft is failing, these are the most likely causes. At Schearer’s Sales & Service, Inc., we recommend you get these issues fixed immediately. Regular maintenance should also help catch problems before they get too bad.

Steering wheel operating rough

• If you hear any kind of unusual sounds like popping, then something is wrong. The steering wheel is maneuvering hard, and you can’t handle it smoothly. Your Land Rover should be diagnosed by a skilled mechanic if these issues are happening.

Clicking or grinding sounds

• Odd sounds like squeaking, grinding, or clicking while turning your steering wheel is a common sign that something is happening with the steering shaft. Get the problems resolved quickly in order to be back on the road safely.

Steering tilt function

• While handling your steering wheel, you have the ability to turn it how you like. However, you will generally experience it returning to a locked position after turning it. If the steering wheel in your Land Rover does not lock up, this is a classic sign that a problem is happening with the steering shaft.

Steering wheel doesn’t return to the middle

• Land Rover has a safety feature with its steering wheel that it will return to the center after turning it in different directions. The steering column is likely having problems, like a blockage inside if the steering wheel doesn’t recenter after turns. This is an urgent issue and needs to be fixed by a mechanic.

At Schearer’s Sales & Service, Inc., we can help you prevent your steering shaft from failing. Bring your Land Rover in for routine maintenance, and our technicians will inspect for worn universal joints, make sure your steering system is lubricated properly, check for signs of any rust or corrosion, and check to see if all the steering shaft components are in proper alignment.

Don’t Drive Your Land Rover If The Steering Shaft is Failing

Schearer’s Sales & Service, Inc. takes your safety seriously. We highly recommend not driving your Land Rover if you believe the steering shaft is failing. Steering shaft failure is something that compromises your vehicle from being able to maneuver properly, and you have a high chance of losing control and causing an accident.

Accidents

• There is a higher risk of causing an accident because of the poor steering quality your Land Rover will have.

Steering Control

• Your vehicle will have fewer steering capabilities, and you can lose control of your car while driving. Especially if it involves turning because the car may just not turn properly.

Maneuvering Vehicle

• The vehicle will be very difficult to maneuver with the steering shaft failing. You will not be able to maneuver your Land Rover around obstacles properly and/or react to sudden situations due to a delay in the steering.

At Schearer’s Sales & Service, Inc., we are dedicated to providing the best service to your Land Rover. Allow our expert mechanics, specialized in European automobiles, to prove to you why we are the best in the Lehigh Valley area. These are the areas we service:

• Allentown, PA
• Bethlehem, PA
• Breinigsville, PA
• Emmaus, PA
• Orefield, PA

Our goal is to achieve total customer loyalty by delivering error-free service on time with service second to none! Visit our shop today in Allentown. Schedule an appointment online at https://www.schearers.com/ or call us at 610-395-2514.