H22 Steering wheel oscillation
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Seicento Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Steering › H22 Steering wheel oscillation
DiagnosisH22 Steering wheel oscillation
H22 Steering wheel oscillation
Oscillation of the steering wheel can be noted at all speeds
Preliminarily check:
– tyre pressure, type and conditions
– correct wheel fastening
| Step | Validity | Operation to be performed | Test results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | ⚠ | 🔧 | |||
| 1 | CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY Check wheel geometry, PROCEDURE 4450A |
All OK Go to Step 2 |
Problems found Incorrect geometry |
Intervention Restore correct wheel geometry PROCEDURE 4450A |
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| 2 | CHECK STEERING LINKAGE Check steering linkage and ball joint intactness. |
All OK Go to Step 3 |
Problems found Linkage damaged or worn |
Intervention Replace the linkage PROCEDURE OP. 4110B14 |
|
| 3 | CHECK SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT Check: – shock absorber and spring intactness and efficiency – spring/shock absorber unit fastenings |
All OK Go to Step 4 |
Problems found Incorrect torque |
Intervention Restore correct fastening |
|
| Shock absorbers ineffective | Replace shock absorber PROCEDURE OP. 4410A12 |
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| Spring ineffective | Replace spring PROCEDURE OP. 4410A12 |
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| 4 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check the fault is not longer present |
All OK End of test |
Problems found – |
Intervention – |
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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Fiat power steering fluid
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