312000581 - H011 STEERING HARD / (IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY)

When the steering is operated normally there is a hardening of the steering action to the right or the left
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a test steering fully in various conditions to check the actual onset of the hardening in one direction onlyMove on to Step 1Hardening of the steering when carrying out steering manoeuvres in both directionsProceed as instructed    See table D011 ENGINE IDLING HIGH
1STEERING RODS AND ARMS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the steering rods and armsEnd of diagnosis1. Rods damaged or worn2. Arms damaged or worn.1. Replace the links or ball joints    Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY 2. Replace the steering box