Cause of malfunction | Remedy |
Increased steering wheel play | |
Loosening of nuts of fastening of spherical fingers of steering draughts Increased clearance in ball joints of steering rods Wear of silent blocks (rubber-metal joints) steering rods Increased clearance between steering rack stop and nut | Check for cotter pin, tighten nuts and cotter pin Replace tie rod ends Replace silent blocks (rubber-metal hinges) or tie rods Replace worn parts and adjust steering |
Noise (knock) in steering | |
Loosen nuts of spherical joints of steering rods Increased clearance between steering rack stop and nut Loose steering gear | Check and tighten the ball joint nuts of the steering rods Replace worn parts, adjust steering gear Tighten the steering gear nuts |
Steering wheel tight | |
Damage to the bearing of the upper support of the steering rack of the front suspension Damage to the support sleeve or steering rack stop Low pressure in the tires of the front wheels Damage to parts of ball joints of steering rods Damage to parts of the telescopic front suspension strut Damaged steering column bearings Faulty electric power steering | Replace bearing or steering rack assembly Replace damaged parts, apply lubricant Set normal tire pressure Replace damaged tie rod ball joints Replace or repair telescopic front suspension strut Replace steering column upper shaft bearings Replace electric power steering assembly with shaft |