| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| Visually inspect the level of the power assisted steering fluid in the reservoir. Conduct a test by steering completely to one side and then releasing the steering wheel | Move on to Step 1 | 1. Fluid level too low. | 1. Restore the correct fluid level: if there are leaks, continue follow the instructions in See table X030 POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS |
| 2. The noise heard is a knock/striking noise | 2. Move on to Step 1 |
| 3. A blowing noise is heard in correspondence with the three steering wheel positions (120° apart) | 3. No intervention is nececssary: the noise is due to the by-pass valve that discharges the excess pressure |
| 1 | CHECK STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| Check for excessive play in the steering column: check the condition and efficiency of the steering column mount bearings. | End of diagnosis | Bearings worn or damaged | Replace the affected bearings Op. 4110A30 SUPPORT WITH STEERING CONTROL SHAFTS - R+R |
