Suspension and steering faults (Opel Vectra C)

The car pulls to one side when moving

1. Tires are unevenly inflated.

2. There is a defect in the tires.

3. Excessive wear of suspension or steering components.

4. It is necessary to adjust the front wheel alignment angles.

5. The front brakes are seized.

There is jerking, twitching or vibration

1. Wheel balance is disturbed or rims are out of ovality.

2. Wheel bearings are worn out, their tightening force has weakened, or their adjustment is out of order.

3. Shock absorbers or other suspension components are worn or damaged.

There is excessive rocking of the car/its nose "digging" in when turning or braking

1. Suspension struts are faulty.

2. Suspension components are damaged.

The steering wheel is too hard to turn

1. The fluid level in the power steering reservoir (PSU) has dropped excessively.

2. The tires are not inflated correctly.

3. The steering linkage joints are not sufficiently lubricated.

4. The front wheel alignment angles are out of adjustment.

5. The power steering does not develop the required power.

There is excessive play in the steering

1. The tightening force of the front wheel bearings has weakened.

2. Excessively worn suspension or steering components.

The power steering does not develop the required force

1. The power steering fluid level has dropped excessively.



2. The patency of the hoses or lines of the hydraulic system is impaired.

3. Air has entered the power steering system - bleed the system.