3233047 - H12 STEERING TOO SENSITIVE

When the steering is operated irregular steering which does not respond to the action of the steering wheel is noticeable
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily check the tyre inflation pressureVisually inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoir Continue to Step 1 Pressure not correctRestore the tyre inflation pressure
Power assisted steering fluid level too lowRestore the correct level, if there are leaks, See table   X30 
1WHEEL GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the vehicle wheel geometry and front wheel angles, Op.   4450A10  Continue to Step 2 Wheel geometry not correct Replace the suspension springs Op.   4410A10 
Angles not correctRestore the correct angles, where possible
2REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the vehicle geometry and rear wheel angles Op.   4450A40  Continue to Step 3 Wheel geometry not correct Replace the suspension springs Op.   4420A10 
Angles not correctRestore the correct angles, where possible
3STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and efficiency of the steering column support bearings Continue to Step 4 Bearings worn or damaged Replace the bearings concerned Op. 4110A34
4STEERING BOX CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering box is working properly: there should not be excessive "power assistance" Continue to Step 5 Steering box not properly set Replace the steering box Op.   4130A10 
5All OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'