Symptom/Cause/s/.
Movement is lost on the steering wheel/
- The rack and pinion mechanism is worn out.
- The ball joints at the ends of the rods are worn.
- Incorrect tire pressure.
Steering "walking"/
- Worn drive or joints.
- Incorrect position of the front wheels.
- Front wheel bearings are worn.
- Incorrect tire pressure.
Heavy or stiff steering/
- Incorrect position of the front wheels.
- The ball joint is stuck.
- The rack assembly is not lubricated.
- Shaft/column is bent.
- Incorrect tire pressure.
Wheel vibration or wobble/
- Wheels are unbalanced.
- The wheel is damaged.
- Incorrect position of the front wheels.
Power steering.
Insufficient auxiliary action or jerky operation
- Low fluid level.
- The pump drive belt is slipping.
Noise especially when turning
- Air in the system.
- Low fluid level.
- Internal wear in the pump or drive.
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