{"product_id":"shaft-assy-steering","title":"Shaft Assy - Steering for Defender (2007 \u003e) Lower – QMN500270","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe QMN500270 is the lower steering shaft assembly for the Land Rover Defender, forming a critical section of the steering column linkage between the upper column and the steering rack or gearbox. It transmits rotational input from the driver to the steering mechanism and typically incorporates a universal joint to accommodate the angular offset in the column routing. Wear or damage to this assembly results in symptoms including steering play, clunking through the column, and imprecise directional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower section of the steering shaft assembly, incorporating universal joint articulation for correct column geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement maintaining original steering feel and column alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete shaft assembly - no sub-component sourcing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen replacing, inspect the upper shaft assembly and steering column coupling for wear, as these components are subject to similar loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lower steering shaft assembly fits Land Rover Defender models from 2007 onwards, covering the steering system on all variants produced during this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure about fitment? Feel free to get in touch at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thomasperformance.co.uk\"\u003einfo@thomasperformance.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allmakes PR2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55821718290776,"sku":"QMN500270","price":187.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/0070\/6392\/files\/QMN500270-600x600.jpg?v=1758870931","url":"https:\/\/thomasperformance.co.uk\/products\/shaft-assy-steering","provider":"Thomas Performance Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}