Range Rover P38
STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
STEERING SYSTEM FAULTS
This section covers possible mechanical and hydraulic
faults that could occur in the steering system
components. Visual checks of components within the
system should be carried out before undertaking
detailed fault diagnosis procedures.
Symptom - Insufficient Power Steering Assistance.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Low fluid level in oil reservoir.
1. Top up reservoir to correct level.
2. Leaking oil from steering
system caused by loose
pipe/hose connections or
worn/damaged steering
components.
2. Tighten all relevant connections or check for visual/damage etc and
renew if necessary.
3. Loose drive belt.
3. Check/renew drive belt tensioner or renew drive belt.
Refer to Drive belt tensioner.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair. or
Refer to Alternator drive belt.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair.
4. Faulty PAS pump or steering
box.
4. Carry out PAS Test to check hydraulic pressures. If necessary,
renew steering box or pump.
Refer to Power steering box.
See Repair. or
Refer to Power steering pump.
See Repair.
5. Engine idle speed too low.
5. Refer to TestBook .
Symptom - Excessive Kick Back Through Steering Wheel - When Driven On Rough Terrain.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Worn/damaged steering
damper.
1. Renew steering damper.
See Repair.
2. Free play in steering ball joints
and linkage.
2. Check components for wear and renew as necessary.
See Repair.
3. Free play in front hub
assembly.
3. Check components for wear and renew as necessary.
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair.
4. Worn front suspension
component bushes.
4. Check component bushes for wear and renew as necessary.
See
FRONT SUSPENSION, Repair.