Steering feels rough or uneven
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Information › Steering feels rough or uneven
SteeringSteering feels rough or uneven
Steering feels rough or uneven
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Idle speed | Too low or erratic | Turn steering wheel while car is stationary or moving at low speed. If engine stalls, adjust idle speed. |
| Pump stopping momentarily | Drive belt slipping | Adjust or replace belt |
| Air bubbles in fluid | Low fluid level | Check level. If low, check for leaks. See Steering fluid leaking. |
| Air leak on suction side of pump | Check seals on both ends of pump inlet hose. Check pump housing mating surfaces. Replace parts as necessary. | |
| Gain control valve | Sticking or leaking | Clean or replace gain control valve or valve body unit. |
| Rack guide | Incorrectly adjusted | Adjust rack guide. |
| Pinion bearings | Worn or damaged | Replace as necessary |
| Steering pump | Internal damage | Remove pump, check pre – load. |
Steering shock or vibration at full lock
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE FAULT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Pump stopping momentarily | Drive belt slipping | Adjust or replace belt |
| Pressure pulsation | Flow control valve | Remove and check flow control valve. If control valve OK, replace pump. |
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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