Steering shaft

Black XR · 15-06-2011, 11:02 PM

I need a replacement lower steering shaft for a series 2 AU XR8 ute. can anyone tell me if one from a series 2 AU I6 sedan is the same
Cheers Mike

**russellw** · 19-06-2011, 11:50 AM

I suspect from the part numbers that they may well be different:

ER 3C662 A SHAFT STEERING COL, LOWER, (-) XR8, ALL 6 CYL ENGINES
ER 3C662 D SHAFT STEERING COL, LOWER, (4 DR SED (-)S/XR6 5.0 V8 OR FAIRLANE/LTD 5.0 V8 OR 4 DR WAGON FORTE/FAIRMONT 5.0 V8)

Cheers
Russ

Ride · 19-06-2011, 08:14 PM

Russell is correct, I went through a similar process with mine around this time last year, there is a difference between the two (the V8 one is thicker from memory). I sourced mine from FTG, they would have them if you don't feel like going to Ford for it.

Black XR · 20-06-2011, 01:07 AM

Thanks Russell
Have posted in FTG thread hopefully they can help

Pinkbits · 20-06-2011, 01:32 AM

Just had one replaced in the TL50.
Trade price for the shaft is around $400+, have to go genuine as there is no aftermarket shaft available.

**Papa Smurf** · 20-06-2011, 09:55 AM

I took a pic of them from our stock, the one on top is the V8 one but the actual shaft is the same length and diameter. The V8 one is $549.00 and the 6cyl is $347.00 retail prices.
A bit rude, a larger bell and some shielding for an extra $200.00

b2tf · 20-06-2011, 07:38 PM

A little OT but what symptoms are you experiencing to make you want to replace it? My steering is VERY loose, easy 1-2inches of free play in the wheel so I think I may need a new one as well.

JC · 21-06-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

A little OT but what symptoms are you experiencing to make you want to replace it? My steering is VERY loose, easy 1-2inches of free play in the wheel so I think I may need a new one as well.

That much free play certainly points to an intermediate shaft. I have used a 6 cyl one previously - just transferred over the heat shield stuff (used clamps to hold it on), and it worked fine. That was on an NF though - may be different for AUs.

Black XR · 26-06-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

A little OT but what symptoms are you experiencing to make you want to replace it? My steering is VERY loose, easy 1-2inches of free play in the wheel so I think I may need a new one as well.

If you have that much free play almost certainly intermediate shaft needs replacing. they have a rubber dampener (hidden under heat shield) that fails leaving the steering very sloppy

b2tf · 30-06-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Black XR

If you have that much free play almost certainly intermediate shaft needs replacing. they have a rubber dampener (hidden under heat shield) that fails leaving the steering very sloppy

Late response but thanks for that, I will get one organised. They are ok to drive until done though? Wont break on me?

OED666 · 30-06-2011, 11:07 AM

You could get someone to put a couple of welds on it. I had to do this to mine as there is no intermediate shafts available for e-series anymore.

b2tf · 30-06-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OED666

You could get someone to put a couple of welds on it. I had to do this to mine as there is no intermediate shafts available for e-series anymore.

What/where gets welded?

OED666 · 02-07-2011, 08:44 PM

I have some pics on my phone... I'll upload them soon.