1. Steering wheel is tight
- a. Uneven tire pressure. Bring it up to standard
- b. Insufficient fluid level in the power steering reservoir. Add liquid
- c. Jamming of the hinges of the tie rod ends or ball joints of the front suspension. Replace corresponding hinges
- d. Incorrect front wheel alignment. Install or contact the service
- e. Deterioration of the steering mechanism. Check in service
- f. Seized steering column bearings. Check
2. Steering wheel too free
- A. The steering mechanism is out of order. Check at the service station
- b. Turned away or worn tie rod ends. Check hinges and replace if necessary
- c. Front wheel bearings damaged or have increased play. Replace bearings
- d. Loose front suspension parts
- e. Loose steering wheel (unlikely)
- f. Loose steering gear (possibly after renovation)
- g. Steering wear. Probably needs replacement
3. Steering wheel vibration when driving
- A. See 1a
- b. See 1b
- c. See paragraphs. from 2b to 2d
- d. See paragraphs. from 2e to 2g. In addition: the wheels are not balanced (Possibly the balance weight has fallen off) or the tire pressure is not correct. Set normal pressure and balance the wheels
- e. Fatigue or even breakage of the front suspension springs. Replace one or both springs
4. The car pulls to the side
- A. See 1a
- b. See 1b
- c. see 2c
- d. Loose wheel bolt
- e. see 3d
- f. See 3rd
- g. The brakes work unevenly. Check brakes
- h. Wheel alignment incorrectly adjusted. Contact the service station
5. The steering wheel does not return to a straight position
- a. See points 1a to 1f
6. Increased tire wear
- A. See paragraphs. from 1a to 1d
- b. See paragraphs. from 2b to 2d
- c. See paragraphs. from 3d to 3e
- d. See paragraphs. from 4g to 4i
7. Knocks in the steering column
- A. See 1f
- b. see 2b
- c. See 2e
- d. See 2f
8. Power steering failure
- A. Check fluid in reservoir
- b. Hydraulic system needs to be bled
- c. Broken drive belt. This will be indicated by other malfunctions
- d. Power steering pump failure
- e. System hoses kinked, damaged or torn
- f. Insufficient pressure in the system. Check at the service station
9. The fluid level in the power steering reservoir is constantly falling
- a. Leakage in the area of the steering mechanism, hose connections, poor sealing of the rack. Check and repair or contact a service station