Steering excessively light at speed (page 2 of 3)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
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SteeringSteering excessively light at speed · page 2 of 3
Note: Pump noise within 3 minutes after starting in cold weather, −20°C, −4°F, is normal.
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Humming sound | Note: Humming, due to pulsation of fluid, is normal, particularly when steering wheel is turned with car stationary. | |
| Automatic gearbox | Remove steering pump drive belt. If noise ceases, power steering pump is source of noise. | |
| High pressure line touching frame | Find and reposition line. | |
| Squeaking | Drive belt slipping | Adjust or replace belt. |
| Pinion shaft seal not lubricated | Grease seal. | |
| Horn contact not lubricated | Grease horn contact | |
| Horn contact pressure too great | Carefully bend contact to reduce pressure. | |
| Burrs on pinion gear | replace steering rack. | |
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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