In the article, we will consider possible malfunctions of the steering of this car and how to eliminate them
Fault
- Possible reasons
Remedy
Increased steering wheel play
- Loosening the adjusting screw of the rail stop
Tighten
- Loose fastening or wear of ball joints of steering rods
Tighten or replace hinges
- Loosening the steering gear mounting bolts
Tighten
Steering wheel tight (insufficient force)
- Power steering pump drive belt slip
Adjust belt tension
- Damage to the pump drive belt
Change the belt
- Insufficient liquid level
Restore Fluid Level
- Air entering the system
Remove air
- Twisted or damaged hoses
Replace hoses
- Distributor jamming
Replace
- Increased leakage of fluid from the steering mechanism
Replace defective parts
- Skewed or damaged steering gear seals
Replace seals
Fuzzy return of the steering wheel to the middle position
- Increased turning torque of ball joints
Replace
- Overtightening of the rail stop adjusting screw
Tighten the screw correctly
- Difficult turning of internal hinges
Replace
- Loosening the bolts of the steering gear to the subframe
Tighten the bolts
- Wear of the cardan joint of the steering shaft or seal
Repair or replace
- Steering rack deformation
Replace
- Drive gear bearing damage
Replace
- Damage to the control pressure valve
Replace
- Damage to the pump rotor shaft bearing
Replace bearing
Noise in the steering or the appearance of a knock
- Touching the hoses on the body
Correctly lay the hoses
- Loose steering bracket
Tighten fastener
- Loose steering rods or joints
Tighten fastener
Increased pump noise
- Insufficient liquid level
Restore level
- Air entering the system
Upgrade
- Loosening the pump mounting bolts
Tighten the bolts