194002428 - H021 STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS / VIBRATIONS / WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY

With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, the steering wheel oscillates and vibrates.
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the tyre pressure.First of all, check the engine idle speedMove on to Step 11. Engine idle irregular1. Proceed as instructed in the    See table D010 ENGINE IDLE IRREGULAR
2. Tyre inflation pressure not correct2. Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
1ENGINE FLEXIBLE MOUNTINGS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the engine frame, supports and connecting rod connecting the engine to the engine frame.Move on to Step 21. 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. Engine frame faulty.3. Adjust the fastenings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque.
2STEERING COLUMN CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the steering column support and that it is working properly.In particular, check:

  • that there is no clearance between the support bushes and steering column;
  • correct tightening of steering column joints.
Move on to Step 31. Bushes worn or damaged.1. Restore the efficiency of the steering column. If necessary, replace the bearings involved.
2. Joint spider clearance too large.2. Tighten the bolts or replace the steering column    Op. 4110A30 SUPPORT WITH STEERING CONTROL SHAFTS - R+R
3STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the steering wheel adjustment device.In particular, check that the clearance between the device and the steering column is correctMove on to Step 4Coupling with excessive clearance.Restore the efficiency of the steering wheel adjustment device.If necessary, replace it
4TIMING CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the engine timing is correct.Move on to Step 5Timing not correct.Restore correct engine timing    Op. 1032A12 TIMING SYSTEM DRIVE CHAIN - R.R    Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
5FLYWHEEL BALANCING CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the flywheel is correctly balanced.End of diagnosisBalancing not correct.Replace the flywheel    Op. 1024B10 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R + R FOR VERSIONS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX