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    Posted: 24 May 2017 at 10:02am
Hi there, ive noticed my power steering has gone strange and has become heavy if i turn left or right. In the centre its ok its just when i turn, it also doesn't seem to spring back like it did and feels sometimes like the wheels are slightly locking because the steering doesn't spring back going round a corner. Any ideas greatly appreciated?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote essNchill Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 May 2017 at 11:08am
Have you checked the fluid level in the PAS reservoir?
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yes its full up!
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Have you checked the condition and pressures in your front tyres?
After that if you are convinced the fluid level is correct and you have no leaks, you need to check no air is entering the system and bleed the system

Bleeding Hydraulic System EGS000BH

1. Lift vehicle.

2. Fill tank up to MAX mark. Turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop. Add fluid if fluid level goes

down. Repeat this step until there is no fluid decrease and no bubble in tank.

3. Start engine and repeat step above with engine at idle. Continue step until no decrease in fluid happens.

If bleeding is not complete, following symptoms can be observed.

l Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.

l Rattling noise can be heard from oil pump.

l Whining noise can be heard from oil pump.

Turn steering wheel slowly or stop vehicle. Sound of fluid movement may be heard from gear valve and pump.

This sound has nothing to do with steering performance or durability

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Bad steering pump. Assuming tyres pressures are correct and belt tension.

Had the same fault but on p11.
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Also just to add,bad wheel alignment can make for heavy steering too,it's castor etc that is responsible for the steering wheel springing back etc.
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