312000580 - H010 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)

Test results
1STEERING COLUMN CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Raise the vehicle at the front. Check the rotation of the steering column by disconnecting it from the steeringMove on to Step 2Steering column hardReplace the steering column    Op. 4110A30 SUPPORT WITH STEERING CONTROL SHAFTS - R+R
2RACK COLUMN CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the pinion-rack clearance with the steering column detached and the wheels straightMove on to Step 3Rack and pinion clearance too largeReplace the steering box
3BOOT CONDITION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Remove the front wheels and the steering heads from the hub.Check the condition of the bootsMove on to Step 4Gaiters brokenLubricate the steering and replace the gaiters
4CHECK ON RACK SLIDINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the sliding of the rackMove on to Step 5Steering hardReplace the guide    Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY
5BUSH - RACK RADIAL CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the bush - rack radial clearance. Check the fastening of the steering boxMove on to Step 61. Excessive clearance2. Fastening loose1. Replace the guide    Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY 2. Tighten the pins to torque.
6STEERING LINK JOINTS CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the clearance of the steering link jointsMove on to Step 7Joints seized or with clearanceReplace the steering links    Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
7HARDENING/BINDING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that there is no hardening/binding by rotating the hubsMove on to Step 81. Shock absorber support bearing seized2. Clearance in the joint1. Replace the shock absorber support bearing2. Replace the lower wishbone    Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
8STEERING WHEEL RETURN CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Refit all the components removed. Test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel return is correctMove on to Step 9Steering wheel return poorAdjust the caster angle    Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY
9CHECK ON SLIDING AND FASTENING OF RACKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the sliding of the rack. Check the bush-rack radial clearance. Check the fastening of the steering box.Move on to Step 101. Steering hard2. Excessive clearance3. Fastening loose1.Replace the steering    Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY 2.Replace the steering    Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY 3.Tighten the steering box fastening pins to torque
10STEERING LINK JOINTS CLEARANCE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the clearance of the steering link jointsMove on to Step 11Joints seized or with clearanceReplace the rods    Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
11HARDENING/BINDING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that there is no hardening/binding by rotating the hubsMove on to Step 12Clearance in the jointReplace the joint    Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
12STEERING WHEEL RETURN CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Refit all the components detached: Test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel returns correctlyEnd of diagnosisSteering wheel return poorRestore front wheel geometry    Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY