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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis

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Steering noisy

Make: Fiat
Model: Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2012
Section: Noise / vibrations › Steering noisy

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Fault diagnosisSteering noisy

STEERING NOISY

1	STEERING COLUMN FASTENING CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check the fastening of the steering column: it should not be slack	Move on to Step 2	Steering column slack	Renew the correct fastening
2	AXIAL CLEARANCE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the axial clearance of the steering column: it should not be too large	Move on to Step 3	Excessive clearance	Restore the correct clearance, fastening the pin. If necesssary, replace the steering Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY
3	SPIDER CLEARANCE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that there is no clearance between the steering column rod spiders	Move on to Step 4	Spider clearance	Replace the rod Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
4	COLLAPSIBLE ROD CLEARANCE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that there is no clearance at the collapsible rod	Move on to Step 5	Rod clearance	Replace the rod Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY
5	RACK CLEARANCE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the rack clearance by rotating the steering to the end of travel position: it should not be too large	Move on to Step 6	Rack bush clearance too large	Replace the steering box Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY
6	STEERING ROD CLEARANCE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the steering rod clearance: it should not be too large	Move on to Step 7	Excessive clearance	Replace the steering box Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY
7	STEERING BOX FASTENING CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the fastening of the steering box: it should not be slack	End of diagnosis	Fastening loose	Tighten the pins to torque

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