3308644 - H12 STEERING TOO SENSITIVE

Whilst steering, the steering is irregular or does not respond to the action of the steering wheel
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 
1FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the front wheel geometry and angles, Op.   4450A10  Continue to Step 2 Geometry not correct Replace the suspesion springs Op.   4410A10 
Angles not correctRestore, where possible, the correct angles
2CHECK REAR WHEEL GEOMETRYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the rear wheel geometry and angles Op.   4450A40  Continue to Step 3 Geometry not correct Replace the suspesion springs Op.   4420A10 
Angles not correctRestore, where possible, the correct angles
3STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the efficiency of the steering column support bearings Continue to Step 4 Bearings worn or damaged Replace the bearings involved 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 calibrated Replace the steering box Op.   4130A10 
5HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'