184000434 - H10 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)

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Results of the tests
1STEERING COLUMN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hardness of the steering column rotation after having disconnected it from the steering boxContinue to Step 2The electric steering column is stiff to turnContinue as instructed See table H29 STEERING HEAVY WITH POOR RETURN
2CHECK ON RACK-PINION PLAYAll OKProblems metOperation
With the vehicle raised at the front, check the rack-pinion play with the steering column detached and the wheels straightContinue to Step 3No playOverhaul Op. 4120A20or if necessary replace the steering
Excessuve steering box pinion clearanceOverhaul Op. 4120A20or replace the steering
3CHECK ON CONDITION OF GAITERSAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove the front wheels and the track rod ends from the hub and check the condition of the bootsContinue to Step 4Dust excluders brokenLubricate the steering and replace the gaiters Op. 4120A30
4CHECK ON RACK MOVEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check how easily the rack movesContinue to Step 5Steering stiffReplace the steering Op. 4120A10
5CHECK ON BUSH-RACK RADIAL PLAYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the radial play on bushes-rackCheck the fixing of the steering boxContinue to Step 6Excessive playReplace the steering Op. 4120A10
Fixing slackTighten the pins to torque
6CHECK ON TIE ROD END BALLJOINT PLAYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the play on the tie rod end balljointsContinue to Step 7Balljoints seized or with playReplace the tie rods Op. 4110B10
7CHECK ON TIGHT SPOTS/STICKINGAll OKProblems metOperation
By turning the hubs, check that there are no tight spots/stickingContinue to Step 8Shock absorber bearing seizedReplace the bearing
Play on arm balljointReplace joint
8CHECK ON STEERING WHEEL RETURNAll OKProblems metOperation
Road test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel returns correctlyContinue to Step 9Poor steering wheel returnAdjust the caster angle
9CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.