3308645 - H20 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS/ VIBRATIONS / WHILST DRIVING

The steering oscillates rapidly along a straight road at sustained speed.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily check the type, condition and inflation pressure of the tyresCheck that the wheels are correctly fixed. Continue to Step 1 Tyre inflation pressure not correctRestore the tyre inflation pressure
Tyres unsuitable or wornReplace the tyres
Wheel fixing not correct Tighten the wheels correctly Op.   4450B10 
1WHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • that the wheels are properly balanced
  • the condition of the wheel rims (there should not be dents or distortions)
Continue to Step 2 Wheels not balancedBalance the wheels
Wheel rims dented or distortedReplace the wheel rims
2WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the alignment of the wheels Continue to Step 3 Alignment not correctRestore the correct wheel alignment
3ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the centering of the engine supports and the reaction rod Continue to Step 4 Engine supports faultyLoosen the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque (see Assembly 1008A)
Reaction rod faultyBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque (see Assembly 1008C)
4BUSHES AND FLEXIBLE MOUNTINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the bushes and mountings. In order:

  • steering box rods
  • flexible supports for front selector forks and track control arms
  • anti-roll bar flexible mountings
Continue to Step 5 Steering box rods worn or damaged Replace the steering box Op.   4130A10 
Arm supports worn or damagedReplace the supports (see Assembly 4410B)
Selector fork supports worn or damagedReplace the supports (see Assembly 4410A)
Anti-roll bar mountings worn or damaged Replace the mountings Op.   4410C12 
5SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • the condition and the efficiency of the shock absorbers and the springs
  • the fixings for the spring/shock absorber assembly
Continue to Step 6 Tightening not correctRestore the correct fastening
Shock absorbers not working properly Replace the shock absorber involved Op.   4410A12 
Springs not working properly Replace the spring involved Op.   4410A12 
6STEERING TIE-RODS AND ARMS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the steering tie-rods and arms. Continue to Step 7 Rods or arms damaged or worn Replace the steering box Op.   4130A10 
7STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the efficiency of the steering column support bearings Continue to Step 8 Bearings worn or damagedRestore the efficiency of the steering column If necessary, replace the bearings involved Op.   4110A30 
8HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'