145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)   H010   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

STEERING COLUMN CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Raise the vehicle at the front. Check the rotation of the steering column by disconnecting it from the steering

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Steering column hard

 

Replace the steering column

 Op. 4110A46 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR CONNECTION TO STEERING BOX - R.R

 

2

 

RACK COLUMN CLEARANCE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the pinion-rack clearance with the steering column detached and the wheels straight

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Rack and pinion clearance too large

 

Replace the steering box

 

3

 

BOOT CONDITION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Remove the front wheels and the steering heads from the hub.

Check the condition of the boots

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Gaiters broken

 

Lubricate the steering and replace the gaiters

 

4

 

CHECK ON RACK SLIDING

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the sliding of the rack

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Steering hard

 

Replace the guide

 Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY

 

5

 

BUSH - RACK RADIAL CLEARANCE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the bush - rack radial clearance. Check the fastening of the steering box

 

Move on to Step 6

 

1. Excessive clearance

2. Fastening loose

 

1. Replace the guide

 Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY

2. Tighten the pins to torque.

 

6

 

STEERING LINK JOINTS CLEARANCE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the clearance of the steering link joints

 

Move on to Step 7

 

Joints seized or with clearance

 

Replace the steering links

 Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY

 

7

 

HARDENING/BINDING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that there is no hardening/binding by rotating the hubs

 

Move on to Step 8

 

1. Shock absorber support bearing seized

2. Clearance in the joint

 

1. Replace the shock absorber support bearing

2. Replace the lower wishbone

 Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

 

8

 

STEERING WHEEL RETURN CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Refit all the components removed. Test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel return is correct

 

Proceed to Step 9

 

Steering wheel return poor

 

Adjust the caster angle

 Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

 

9

 

CHECK ON SLIDING AND FASTENING OF RACK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the sliding of the rack. Check the bush-rack radial clearance. Check the fastening of the steering box.

 

Proceed to Step 10

 

1. Steering hard

2. Excessive clearance

3. Fastening loose

 

1. Replace the guide

 Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY

2. Replace the guide

 Op. 4120A10 STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK WHEEL TOE-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY

3. Tighten the steering box fastening pins to torque

 

10

 

STEERING LINK JOINTS CLEARANCE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the clearance of the steering link joints

 

Proceed to Step 11

 

Joints seized or with clearance

 

Replace the links

 Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY

 

11

 

HARDENING/BINDING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that there is no hardening/binding by rotating the hubs

 

Move on to Step 12

 

Clearance in the joint

 

Replace the joint

 Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

 

12

 

STEERING WHEEL RETURN CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Refit all the components detached: Test the vehicle and check that the steering wheel returns correctly

 

Move on to Step 13

 

Steering wheel return poor

 

Restore front wheel geometry

 Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

 

13

 

CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the fault is no longer present

 

End of diagnosis