@ Steering
Cause
Fluid level low?
Drive belt slack
(V12)
Pump drive loose (6cyl)
center pressures low
Air in system due to loose connection
Pump shaft seal faulty (fluid loss)
Delivery pressure or flow too low
Return flow restricted by blocked reser
-
voir filter
Both check valves blocked
Rack damper too
tight
Lower column incorrectly set
Excessive upper column friction
Faulty rotary valve or seal
Drive belt slack
(VI217
Engine idle speed too low
Pump drive loose
(6cyl)
Air in system due to loose connection
Pump shaft seal faulty (fluid
loss)
Delivery pressure or flow too low
Fluid level low?
tire pressures
high
Air in system due to loose connection
Stiff or seized steering joint
Rack damper too tight
Castor or tracking error
Lower column over extended
Fluid level low?
Air
in system due to loose connection
Pump shaft seal faulty (fluid
loss)
Rack damper loose
Pinion bearing faulty
Rack or column fixings loose
Rack mounting bracket loose
Rack mounting bush loose
Free play in column assembly
10.4 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
10.4.1 Introduction
The following diagnostic procedures are provided to rapidly pin-point mechanical faults which are not interrogated
by electrical means. Diagnostic procedures which require dedicated electrically operated equipment are dealt with in the 'Electrical Diagnostic Manual' (EDM) but may be mentioned here for reference.
10.4.2 Preliminary Action
Before any problem solving is undertaken it is essential that the fluid level and where applicable, belt tension, is
checked and if required corrected.
CAUTION: It is imperative that the power steering system does not become contaminated in any way. Always de cant fluid from a fresh sealed container and clean the area around the reservoir neck both before and after
topping-up. Never return drained fluid to the system.
10.4.2 Diagnostic Chart 1
Remedy
Rectify fluid loss and or top up
Re
-tension belt
Renew pump
Set to specification
Secure connection and bleed air out
Renew pump
Renew pump
Renew reservoir
Renew rack
Renew rack
Set to specification
Renew upper column
Renew rack
Retension belt
Reset idle speed
Renew
pump
Secure connection and bleed air out
Renew
pump
Renew pump
Rectify
fluid loss and or top up
Set to specification
Secure connection and bleed air out
Test and renew faulty joint
Renew rack
Check geometry and rectify
if required
Set to specification
Rectify fluid
loss and or top up
Secure connection and bleed air out
Renew pump
Renew rack
Renew rack
Tighten to specification
Renew rack
Renew rack
Check and rectify as required
Trouble
Heavy on both sides
Heavy on one side
Heavy when steering
rapidly
Vague feel about center
Knocking
1 vibration felt
at steering wheel
0
0
0
0
Issue 1 August 1994 6 X300 VSM
