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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition12 · Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

General Troubleshooting

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Information › General Troubleshooting
SteeringGeneral Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Check the following before you begin:

  • Has the suspension been modified in a way that would affect steering?
  • Are tyre sizes and air pressure correct?
  • Is the steering wheel original equipment or equivalent?
  • Is the power steering pump belt properly adjusted?
  • Is steering fluid reservoir filled to proper level?
  • Is the engine idle speed correct and steady?

Steering heavy with car stationary and engine running

Note: First carry out Assist Checks given in Adjustments to verify this complaint.

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE FAULT ACTION
Insufficient pressure Fluid leak Check visually, see Fluid leaks
Pump fault Check fluid pressure.
Pump pressure not OK, overhaul or renew pump.
Pump pressure OK, replace speed sensor.

Steering heavy in one direction

Note: First carry out Assist Checks given in Adjustments to verify this complaint.

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE FAULT ACTION
Pinion pin Stiff operation Repair or renew
4 – way valve Stiff operation Repair or renew

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