H11 STEERING HARD / (IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY) - Alfa - 166 - eLearn

During normal steering, the steering stiffens either to the right or to the left.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Carry out a test, steering on full lock in various conditions to check whether the stiffness arises in one direction onlyVisually inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoir	Continue to Step 1	Stiffness in both directions	See table H10
		Continue to Step 1	Power assisted steering fluid level too low	Restore the correct level, if there are leaks, See table X30
1	STEERING TIE-RODS AND ARMS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of the steering tie-rods and arms.	Continue to Step 2	Rods or arms damaged or worn	Replace the steering box Op. 4130A10
2	POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the power assisted steering pump is working properly	Continue to Step 3	Belt slack	Replace the belt Op. 1092G10
		Continue to Step 3	Power assisted steering pump malfunction	Replace the power assisted steering pump Op. 4130B20
3	HECK ON 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'