125000528 - H10 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)

During normal operation of the steering there is a stiffening of the steering when steering to both the right and the left.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the tyre pressures are correctCheck that the power steering fluid level is correctContinue to Step 1Tyre inflation pressure not correctRestore the correct pressures
Power assisted steering fluid level too lowRestore the correct level Op.    Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY: if there are leaks take the action as shown inSee table    See table X30 POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS
1CHECK CONDITION OF STEERING GAITERS AND TIE-RODSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the steering gaiters and tie-rodsContinue to Step 2Steering links damaged or wornReplace the links Op. 4130A16
2TYPE OF FAULT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a test, turning the steering wheel to full lock under various conditions, checking that there are no faults.End of diagnosisStiffness continuous and constantContinue to Step 3
Stiffness intermittentCheck that the filter inside the reservoir is correctly positioned. if necessary, replace the reservoir Op.    Op. 4130B10 POWER STEERING FLUID RESEVOIR R R
Stiffness only during idlingCheck for any restrictions in the system pipes (flexible and rigid). If necessary replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals
Stiffness in end of travel positionRestore the correct wheel geometry
3STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and efficiency of the steering column support bearings, disconnecting the column from the steering boxContinue to Step 4Bearings worn or damagedRestore the efficiency of the steering column. If necessary, replace the bearings involved
4CHECK OPERATION OF STEERING BOXAll OKProblems metOperation
With the front wheels lifted, make the rack complete its full travel in both directions, making sure that there is no excessive stiffness or play.Continue to Step 5Faulty operation of steering boxReplacing steering box Op.    Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
5POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
With the wheels on the ground, check the correct operation of the power steering pumpContinue to Step 6Belt slackCheck and, if necessary, replace the belt Op.    Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R
Power assisted steering pump malfunctionReplace the power assisted steering pump Op.    Op. 4130B20 POWER STEERING PUMP R R
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.