Steering excessively light at speed
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
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Steering excessively light at speed
Note: First carry out Assist Checks given in Adjustments to verify this complaint.
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Speed sensor | Reduced output | Replace speed sensor |
| Fluid supply to speed sensor | Supply line | Check for damage, repair or replace components as necessary. |
| Valve body unit | Check gain control valve, pressure control valve, repair or replace components as necessary. | |
| Steering pump | Repair or replace as necessary. |
Steering kicks on wide turns
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Pump stopping momentarily | Drive belt slipping | Adjust or replace belt |
| Gain control valve or 4-way valve | Sticking | Replace gain control valve or valve body unit. |
| Rack guide | Incorrectly adjusted | Adjust rack guide. |
Steering will not return smoothly to straight ahead
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre pressures | Too low | Check and correct tyre pressures. |
| Front wheel alignment | Incorrect | Check/adjust front wheel alignment. replace components if necessary. |
| Rack guide | Incorrectly adjusted | Adjust rack guide. |
Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Rover power steering fluid
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