Steering excessively light at speed (page 3 of 3)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Information
SteeringSteering excessively light at speed · page 3 of 3
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Rattle or chatter | Note: A single clunk sound may be caused by normal linkage clearance. To establish this, turn steering wheel from side to side with engine off. | |
| Loose pump pulley | Tighten or replace pulley. If shaft loose, replace pump. | |
| Loose steering linkage | Check linkage, tighten or replace components. | |
| Lower column hanger bushing damaged | Replace column assembly. | |
| Hissing sound | Valve body unit lines or hoses touching | Reposition lines. |
| Valve body unit | Replace valve body unit. | |
| Pump gear noise | Pump gears | Compare noise to similar car, both at operating temperature. If noise abnormally loud, dismantle and check pump. |
| Grating noise from pump | Air bubbles in fluid causing cavitation | Check fluid level. If low, check for leaks, see Steering fluid leaking |
| Check for crushed suction hose or leaking suction hose seal allowing air into system. Tighten or replace. | ||
| Damaged pump shaft seal allowing air ingress. replace seal. | ||
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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