H12 High steering sensitivity
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Steering – car handling › H12 High steering sensitivity
H12 High steering sensitivity
When the steering is operated irregular steering which does not respond to the action of the steering wheel is noticeable
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Preliminarily check the tyre inflation pressure Visually inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoir | OK | |
| Pressure not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Power assisted steering fluid level too low |
Move onto step (see X30) | ||
| 1 | WHEEL GEOMETRY CHECK Check the vehicle wheel geometry and front wheel angles, Op. 4450A10 | OK | |
| Wheel geometry not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Angles not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY CHECK Check the vehicle geometry and rear wheel anglesOp. 4450A40 | OK | |
| Wheel geometry not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Angles not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECK Check the condition and efficiency of the steering column support bearings | OK | |
| Bearings worn or damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | STEERING BOX CHECK Check that the steering box is working properly: there should not be excessive "power assistance" | OK | |
| Steering box not properly set |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Alfa Romeo power steering fluid
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