194002427 - H020 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS / VIBRATIONS / WHILST DRIVING

There are rapid fluctuations in the steering on a straight road at a constant speed
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
First check that the tyres are the correct type, in good condition and correctly inflated.Check that the wheels are correctly secured.Move on to Step 11. Tyre inflation pressure not correct1. Restore the correct tyre inflation pressure
2. Tyres unsuitable or worn2. Replace the tyres
3. Wheel not correctly fastened3. Tighten the wheels correctly.
1WHEEL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check:

  • That the wheels are correctly balanced;
  • The condition of the wheel rims (they should not show signs of dents or distortions)
Move on to Step 21. Wheels not balanced1. Balance the wheels
2. Rims dented or distorted2. Replace the rims
2WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the wheel alignment.Move on to Step 3Alignment not correct.Restore the correct vehicle alignment
3ENGINE SUSPENSION FLEXIBLE MOUNTINGS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the engine frame, supports and connecting rod connecting the engine to the suspension frame.Move on to Step 41. Engine flexible mountings faulty.1. Adjust the fastenings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque.    Op. 1008A POWER UNIT FASTENINGS
2. Connecting rod faulty.2. Adjust the fastenings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque.    Op. 1008C POWER UNIT REACTION ELEMENTS
3. Suspension frame faulty.3. Adjust the fastenings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque.
4BUSHES AND FLEXIBLE MOUNTINGS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the bushes and mountings.In order:

  • steering box rod pin with joint;
  • lower track control arm bushes;
  • anti-roll bar flexible mountings
Move on to Step 51. Steering box rod pin with joint worn or damaged.1. Replace the rods    Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
2. Bushes for arms worn or damaged.2. Replace the lower track control arms    Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
3. Anti-roll bar flexible mountings worn or damaged.3. Replace the flexible mountings    Op. 4410C12 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR JOINT (END) (ONE), LH OR RH - R.R
5SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check:

  • The condition of the shock absorbers and springs and that they are working properly;
  • The fastenings for the spring/shock absorber assembly
Move on to Step 61. Tightening not correct.1. Renew the correct fastening
2. Shock abosrbers not working properly2. Replace the shock absorber involved    Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R
3. Springs not working properly.3. Replace the spring involved    Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R
6STEERING RODS AND ARMS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the steering rods and armsMove on to Step 71. Rods damaged or worn1. Replace the rods or joints    Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
2. Arms damaged or worn2. Replace the steering box    Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED
7STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the steering column support bearings and that they are working properlyEnd of diagnosisBearings worn or damaged.Restore the efficiency of the steering column.If necessary, replace the bearings involved.