d22 common issues and solving them

[robmacca]

The steering stop issue isn't to do with the torsion bar setup, it is because d22s run a steering box setup instead of rack and pinion like the d40s. If they had a steering rack then they wouldn't need the stops, but a steering box has no limiting stops inside it, if you disconnect the pitman arm from the box it will just keep turning forever.

The noise isn't a problem on the solid front end patrols, etc because the whole assembly moves, obviously, but the d22s being ifs they have to limit it somehow. It isn't a bad design as such, they are just limited with options because of the simpleness (if that's a word) of the steering system...

In saying that, at least we can fit steering dampers if you feel the need and you can do a bush mechanic fix if you bust something. Can't really do that if you break a steering rack...

So, there's no real way of stopping this knocking noise when offroading? I know it's not a good choice, but is it worth adjusting the steering stops inwards to their limits for that "extra" little of clearance as mine seems to knock way b4 full lock.....

 

[bods]

So, there's no real way of stopping this knocking noise when offroading? I know it's not a good choice, but is it worth adjusting the steering stops inwards to their limits for that "extra" little of clearance as mine seems to knock way b4 full lock.....

They have front and rear stops, so maybe check and make sure it isn't hitting one side before the other. You could remove them if you wanted to but the cv's will be at a pretty nasty angle when you can turn the wheels further. Not too much of an issue when you are in 2wd but I dunno how long they will last in 4wd...

 

[180degrees]

yea the stops are there for a reason, don't play with them.

 

[Mark Bradshaw]

Yeah mate. Don't play with the stops.
Put grease on all 4 of them, as this will stop the squeaking. And if you have got a clonking noise. Check your nuts on your independent suspension where they attach to the chassis.
That was what was wrong with mine.. Fixed it up sweet.

Let me know how u go

 

[mad possum]

and nissan designed the bottom of the sump to sit just lower than the rest of the vehicle, get a bash plate fitted asap and it will safe you replacing the sump....

 

[robert styles]

genuine nissan oil? lol as in go to nissan and buy it?... nope

i have used gulf western oil and have nearly 500000 k on it i will tell you how tough the 3ltr id thermostat packed it in driving on the beach fishing got towed off the beach all the way to ferry punt onto ferry off ferry to a little area where there was water put water into radiator poured out bottom so drover it to sisters place about 10 klm got new radiator i did not no at time it was the thermostat drove it back to wauchope nsw took thermostat out it was stuffed temp guage was up in the red both times so it got drove without water in it all back together and it drives like nothing happened