2888366 - H20 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS/ VIBRATIONS / WHILST DRIVING

The steering oscillates rapidly along a straight road at sustained speed. The effect increases as speed rises.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily, check the type, condition and inflation pressure of the tyresCheck that the wheels are correctly fixedContinue to Step 1Tyre inflation pressure not correctRestore the tyre inflation pressures
Tyres not suitable or wornReplace the tyres
Wheel fixing not correctTighten the wheels correctly Op.   4450B14 
1WHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the wheels are properly balanced
  • the condition of the wheel rims (there should not be dents or distortions)
Continue to Step 2Wheels not balancedBalance the wheels Op. 4450B41
Wheel rims dented or distortedReplace the rims (see Assembly 4450B)
2WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check rear wheel alignmentContinue to Step 3Alignment not correctRestore correct alignment Op.   4450A90 
3ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the centering of the engine supports and the reaction rodContinue to Step 4Engine supports faultyBed in 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 that there are no accidental blows or damage to:

  • steering box rods
  • wishbone flexible mounts
  • anti-roll bar flexible mountings
Continue to Step 5Steering box rods worn or damagedReplace the links Op.   4110B10 
Arm supports worn or damagedReplace the mounts Op.   4410B40 
Anti-roll bar mountings worn or damagedReplace the mountings Op.   4410C10 
5CHECK FRONT SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLYAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • condition and efficiency of the front spring/damper unit
  • the fixings for the spring/shock absorber assembly
Continue to Step 6Tightening not correctRestore the correct fixing
Shock absorbers not working properlyReplace the shock absorber involved Op.   4410A12 
Springs not working properlyReplace the spring involved Op.   4410A12 
6STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and efficiency of the steering column support bearingsContinue to Step 7Bearings worn or damagedRestore the efficiency of the steering column.If necessary, replace the bearings involved Op.   4110A31 
7CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'