MJE_CT

Sounds exactly the same issue I had. Bolt was an M8, possibly 30mm but can’t be certain (mechanic I used had a suitable one lying around).

You, sir, are my new personal hero, and if we were both that way inclined i’d offer to marry you. I gave your very specific instructions to a small independent garage that i’ve used for years (I’m not so hot with the whole mending it yourself thing - just ask the missus!) Within 5 minutes the old bolt was out and a suitable replacement installed. Steering feels brand new. As a long time customer the cost was ... zip, zero, nothing. I am a very happy chap today.

Ha - they redacted Chris with a t on the end!

Looking into the whole bolt thing over the weekend but, Jesus ***** (excuse my blasphemy) that price difference is an eye opener!

Hi - new to the forum and my first post... My 2011 CT also seems to have developed this knock over the past couple of weeks. Dealer says it’s the shaft and wants thick end of £700 to replace. Mentioned the bolt and he said he’d never heard of that as the cause. Any advice on what I should do next, as I could do without a £700 bill!