2888367 - H21 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS/ VIBRATIONS / WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY

With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, the steering wheel oscillates and vibrates
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily check the engine idle speedContinue to Step 1Engine idle irregularSee table   D10 
1ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the engine supports and reaction rodContinue to Step 2Engine 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)
2STEERING COLUMN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition and the efficiency of the steering column support. In particular, check:

  • that there is no clearance between the support bushes and the steering column
  • that the steering column joints are correctly tightened
  • the condition of the steering wheel adjustment device (correct clearance between device and steering column)
Continue to Step 3Bushes worn or damagedRestore the efficiency of the steering column.If necessary, replace the bearings involved Op.   4110A31 
Spider joint clearance too largeTighten the bolts or replace the steering column Op.   4110A31 
Adjustment device clearance too largeRestore the efficiency of the steering wheel adjustment device. If necessary, replace it Op.   4110A31 
3TIMING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine timing is correctContinue to Step 4Timing not correctRestore the correct engine timing Op.   1032B14 
4FLYWHEEL BALANCE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the flywheel balance is correctContinue to Step 5Balance not correctReplace the flywheel Op.   1024B10 
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'