18 · Diagnostics

H10 Stiff steering (in both directions)

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 147 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2000–2002
Section: Steering – car handling › H10 Stiff steering (in both directions)

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Fault diagnosisH10 Stiff steering (in both directions)

H10 Stiff steering (in both directions)

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS tyre pressures condition of tyres wheel geometry condition of dust excluders oil level	OK	Move onto step 1
		Pressure not correct	Restore End of diagnosis
		Pressure not correct	Replace End of diagnosis
		Pressure not correct	Restore End of diagnosis
		Pressure not correct	Replace End of diagnosis
		Pressure not correct	Restore End of diagnosis
1	CHECK STEERING COLUMN Check the rotation of the steering column, disconnecting it from the steering box	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Steering column stiff	Overhaul or if necessary replace End of diagnosis
2	CHECK STIFFNESS Identify the condition where the customer reports stiffness	OK	Move onto step 3
		Stiffness on both sides	Move onto step 3
		Stiffness on both sides	Replace the steering box End of diagnosis
		Stiffness on both sides	Move onto step 4
3	CHECK STIFFNESS AS ENGINE SPEED VARIES Check stiffness during idling and as engine speed increases	OK	Move onto step 4
		The stiffness is obvious during idling, and reduces or disappears as the engine speed increases	Move onto step 5
		The stiffness is constant as the engine speed varies	Replace the pump End of diagnosis
4	CHECK FILTER IN RESERVOIR Slacken the reservoir cap (without removing it) and check with the engine idling whether fluid leaks from the reservoir	OK	Move onto step 5
		Fluid leaks are observed	Replace the reservoir End of diagnosis
		Fluid leaks are observed	Replace the pump End of diagnosis
5	PIPE CHECK Check all the pipes in the system for kinks	OK	Move onto step 6
		Kinks are found	Replace the pipes End of diagnosis
		No kinks are found	Replace the pump End of diagnosis
6	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure
6		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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