S36 NOISE ' POWER ASSISTED STEERING / WITH THE STEERING WHEEL STATIONARY - Alfa - 156 - eLearn

After the steering wheel has been operated many times, there is a noise when it is left still

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Visually inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoirCarry out a test by steering on full lock and then releasing the steering wheel	Continue to Step 1	Level too low	Restore the correct level. if there are leaks, See table X30
			The noise is a knocking / banging	Continue to Step 1
			The noise is a hissing in three positions of the steering wheel (about 120° apart)	No intervention of any sort is necessary: the noise is due to the normal operation of the system
1	STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that there is not too much play in the steering column; check the condition and the efficiency of the steering column support bearings	Continue to Step 2	Bearings worn or damaged	Replace the bearings involved Op. 4110A30
2	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'