3308643 - H11 STEERING HARD / (IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY)

During normal steering, the steering stiffens either to the right or to the left.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
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 
Power assisted steering fluid level too lowRestore the correct level, if there are leaks, See table   X30 
1STEERING TIE-RODS AND ARMS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
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 
2POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the power assisted steering pump is working properly Continue to Step 3 Belt slack Replace the belt Op.   1092G10 
Power assisted steering pump malfunction Replace the power assisted steering pump Op.   4130B20 
3HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'