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

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		Results of the tests
1	STEERING COLUMN CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the hardness of the steering column rotation after having disconnected it from the steering box	Continue to Step 2	The electric steering column is stiff to turn	Continue as instructed See table H29 STEERING HEAVY WITH POOR RETURN
2	CHECK ON RACK-PINION PLAY	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	With the vehicle raised at the front, check the rack-pinion play with the steering column detached and the wheels straight	Continue to Step 3	No play	Overhaul Op. 4120A20or if necessary replace the steering
			Excessuve steering box pinion clearance	Overhaul Op. 4120A20or replace the steering
3	CHECK ON CONDITION OF GAITERS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Remove the front wheels and the track rod ends from the hub and check the condition of the boots	Continue to Step 4	Dust excluders broken	Lubricate the steering and replace the gaiters Op. 4120A30
4	CHECK ON RACK MOVEMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check how easily the rack moves	Continue to Step 5	Steering stiff	Replace the steering Op. 4120A10
5	CHECK ON BUSH-RACK RADIAL PLAY	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the radial play on bushes-rackCheck the fixing of the steering box	Continue to Step 6	Excessive play	Replace the steering Op. 4120A10
			Fixing slack	Tighten the pins to torque
6	CHECK ON TIE ROD END BALLJOINT PLAY	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the play on the tie rod end balljoints	Continue to Step 7	Balljoints seized or with play	Replace the tie rods Op. 4110B10
7	CHECK ON TIGHT SPOTS/STICKING	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	By turning the hubs, check that there are no tight spots/sticking	Continue to Step 8	Shock absorber bearing seized	Replace the bearing
			Play on arm balljoint	Replace joint
8	CHECK ON STEERING WHEEL RETURN	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Road test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel returns correctly	Continue to Step 9	Poor steering wheel return	Adjust the caster angle
9	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	.