Difficulties finding steering shaft parts! If you have access to OEM catalogs, help!

[Redline870]

Hello everyone! I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what part I need for my LR4. I had it up on a buddy's lift and verified the play in my steering wheel is coming from the intermediate shaft u-joint. When I went to look up the part, there's two different options, LR071147 and LR071147G, both of which claim to fit the exact same vehicle. I don't know why finding parts for this thing has to be such a challenge. It's a 2015 LR4 with a 3.0 SC engine, VIN is SALAG2V66FA742827. Help would be very much appreciated!!!

https://www.roverparts.com/steering/steering-racks-columns/LR071147G/

Steering Column Shaft, Lower, With U Joint - LR071147 - LR3, LR4, Range Rover Sport

Lower steering column shaft for LR3, LR4 and Range Rover Sport (LR071147). This is the lower steering column shaft with U joint.

www.roverparts.com

 

[Rover Range]

LR071147 Is the correct part from Land Rover.

 

[Redline870]

LR071147 Is the correct part from Land Rover.

That was quick! You're positive? What does the G indicate on the other one?

 

[Longtrail]

G I believe = Genuine

 

[Redline870]

G I believe = Genuine

I don't think so, there is genuine part number for both shafts that I provided a link to. They look like a different design too.

 

[16FujiDisco]

G I believe = Genuine

You are correct.

The one without the ‘G’ is an OEM part which means it meets the original manufacturer standards, but the G part is a genuine LR replacement part.

Both will be fine, it’s just a matter of do you want to pay $140 more for a LR branded part

 

[Longtrail]

The "G" is just something unique to British Atlantic, I've noticed it before when looking on their site.

 

[itsaguything]

There can be a subtle difference between OE and OEM.
I learned the hard way once with a replacement generator.

 

[scapistron]

G means Great Britain. The threading is backwards because they drive on the wrong side.

/Sarcasm

 

[itsaguything]

G means Great Britain. The threading is backwards because they drive on the wrong side.

/Sarcasm

or is it we are backwards?? hmmm.