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Paul99

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Steering issue/concern.
« on: April 21, 2025, 10:54:04 »
I notice the car was wandering a bit so had a look at the steering.  I noticed this nut was loose/hand tight.  I have tightened it up but after not so long of driving it loosens up again.  Any ideas?  Should it be VERY tight?  How could it loosen so quickly?
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stickandrudderman

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Re: Steering issue/concern.
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2025, 18:28:46 »
Because a) it's not done up properly (caution, read the tech manual...) and b) the lock washer has not been bent over to prevent it from coming undone.
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Paul99

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Re: Steering issue/concern.
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2025, 07:55:59 »
Yep. Many thanks Colin. Had a dig around on this forum and have now sorted the locking plate and bent over a tab to secure it. Will monitor.  It looks like the early type (mine) was simplified later on.

Many thanks. 
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