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

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Steering – vehicle behaviour › Steering too sensitive
Fault diagnosisSteering too sensitive

STEERING TOO SENSITIVE

The steering is irregular and does not respond to the action on the steering wheel

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
First of all check the tyre pressureMove on to Step 1Tyre inflation pressure not correctMake sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure
1FRONT GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the vehicle geometry and front wheel angles

Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Move on to Step 2

1. Geometry not correct

2. Angles not correct

1. Replace the suspension springs

2. Restore the correct angles where possible

2REAR GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the vehicle geometry and rear wheel angles

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Move on to Step 3Geometry not correct

Replace the suspension springs

Op. 4420A40 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (ONE) - R+R

3CHECK STEERING COLUMN BEARINGSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the steering column support bearings and that they are working properlyMove on to Step 4Bearings worn or damagedReplace the affected bearings
4STEERING BOX CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the steering box is working properly: there should not be excessive power assistanceEnd of diagnosisSteering box not correctly calibratedReplace the steering box

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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