Check that the EPS column fastenings to the bodyshell and the for the lower fork bolt are correct.

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

Move on to Step 2

Incorrect tightening.

Restore the correct tightenings.

Check the tyre pressure.

Move on to Step 3

Pressure values incorrect.

Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

Check the type of noise over an unmade road.

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The noise is the metallic and/or mechanical type.

Noise similar to the reversal of the steering wheel (with the system activated) or a series of multiple bangs when steering.

Move on to Step 4.

The noise is not the metallic and/or mechanical type.

Do not adjust the EPS system.

Check whether the noise persists even without the driver's airbag.

 Op. 5580C22 AIR BAG MODULE - PASSENGER SIDE - R.R

Move on to Step 5

The noise does not occur after the driver's airbag is removed.

Do not repair the EPS system, rather the defective component.

Check (with the system activated) that the nut for the fork on the steering box pinion and on the lower part of the EPS system are correctly tightened to torque, then make sure that the noise is no longer present by moving the steering wheel briskly.

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

End of diagnosis.

The fault occurs again, especially when the steering wheel is moved briskly.

DO NOT replace the electric steering assembly. Problem with the intermediate shaft.