22 · Diagnostics

Steering hard / (in one direction only)

Make: Fiat
Model: Croma Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2010
Section: Steering – vehicle behaviour › Steering hard / (in one direction only)

Fault diagnosisSteering hard / (in one direction only)

STEERING HARD / (IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY)

When the steering is operated normally there is a hardening of the steering action to the right or the left

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Carry out a test steering fully in various conditions to check the actual onset of the hardening in one direction only. Visually inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoir.	Move on to Step 1	Power assisted steering fluid level too low	Add fluid and, in the case of leaks, identify them and eliminate them.
1	STEERING RODS AND ARMS CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the condition of the steering rods and arms	Move on to Step 2	1.Rods damaged or worn	1.Replace rods or ball joints Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
	Check the condition of the steering rods and arms	Move on to Step 2	2.Arms damaged or worn	2.Replace the steering box Op. 4110A10 STEERING WHEEL - R+R FOR REPLACEMENT OR CHECKS
2	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Connect using the Examiner and check that there are no errors by steering to the end of travel position	End of diagnosis	Errors present	Proceed as instructed in the See table H010 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)

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