2888364 - 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 reservoirContinue to Step 1Stiffness in both directionsSee table   H10 
Power assisted steering fluid level too lowRestore the correct level, if there are leaks,See table   X30 
1CHECK THE STEERING LINKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering rods are not bent or damaged.Continue to Step 2Tie-rods damaged or wornReplace the links Op.   4110B10 
2STEERING BOX CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering box is working properlyContinue to Step 3Steering box not properly calibratedReplace the steering box Op.   4130A10 
3CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'