3022612 - H21 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS/ VIBRATIONS / WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY

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Results of the tests
1CHECK ON RIMS AND TYRESAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the tyre inflation pressureCheck the condition of the tyresCheck that the rims are not distortedNo clearance in the steering linkageContinue to Step 2Pressure not correctRestore:
Abnormal tyre wearReplace
Rims distortedReplace
ClearanceReplace the components involved
2CHECK ON VIBRATIONS AT LOW SPEEDAll OKProblems metOperation

Testing the vehicle at below 60 km/h, check:

  • that there are no steering wheel vibrations
  • that there is no surging of the car
Continue to Step 3Steering wheel vibration (shimmy) rim - tyre deformationReplace the deformed part
Tyre rim ovalityReplace the deformed part
3CHECK ON VIBRATIONS AT MEDIUM-HIGH SPEEDAll OKProblems metOperation
Test the vehicle at medium-high speedContinue to Step 4Steering wheel vibrationBalance the front wheels
Vibration under the calvesBalance the rear wheels
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'