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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Steering hard / (steering in both directions)

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
STEERING – vehicle behaviour › Steering hard / (steering in both directions)
Fault diagnosisSteering hard / (steering in both directions)

STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

tyre pressures

condition of tyres

wheel geometry

condition of dust excluders

Continue to Step 1Pressure not correctRestore:
Tyres non-compliantReplace
Wheel geometry not correctRestore:
Gaiter brokenReplace
1CHECK STEERING COLUMNAll OKProblems metOperation
Check steering column rotation by disconnecting from steeringContinue to Step 2Steering column stiffOverhaul or, if necessary, replace the steering column Op. 4110A30
2CHECKING CLEARANCE BETWEEN RACK AND PINIONAll OKProblems metOperation
With the steering column disconnected and the wheels straight, check the rack-pinion playContinue to Step 3Clearance excessiveReplace the guide Op. 4120A10
3CHECKING THE RACK SLIDES EASILYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check how easily the rack movesContinue to Step 4Steering stiffReplace the guide Op. 4120A10
4CHECK ON STIFFNESS/STICKINGAll OKProblems metOperation
By turning the hubs, check that there are no tight spots/stickingContinue to Step 5Damper mount bearing seizedReplace the bearing
Play on arm balljointReplace joint
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Fiat Doblò

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