hi lads my marea 110 jtd 2001 148 thou has got steering wheel judder starting even when on tick over it moves very slightly back n fro. whats the most likely cause of this? as my steering has been fine up till now ie not hard or snatchy like its starting to be. any ideas help on this lads would be great oh is this a mot failure as well just to add to my woes lol.
Technical power steering judder help / info etc.
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Technical power steering judder help / info etc.
Hi Andy,
Obviously not something many people have come across, I assume you have checked all the obvious things, tyre pressures and damage, fluid level, signs of leaks, damage, leaks on the rack, belt tightness etc?
Bleed the power steering system as follows:
Take of the PAS filler cap and make sure fluid is to the MAX mark. Start the engine and allow it to idle. get someone to turn the steering lock to lock while you watch the fluid level. If the fluid level drops add more fluid and repeat the operation until the fluid no longer drops and there are no visible bubbles in the fluid.
Other than that the only theory I can come up with is that there is a leaky seal somewhere that is allowing the pump pressure to blow back.
Sorry I can't be more help, good luck
Obviously not something many people have come across, I assume you have checked all the obvious things, tyre pressures and damage, fluid level, signs of leaks, damage, leaks on the rack, belt tightness etc?
Bleed the power steering system as follows:
Take of the PAS filler cap and make sure fluid is to the MAX mark. Start the engine and allow it to idle. get someone to turn the steering lock to lock while you watch the fluid level. If the fluid level drops add more fluid and repeat the operation until the fluid no longer drops and there are no visible bubbles in the fluid.
Other than that the only theory I can come up with is that there is a leaky seal somewhere that is allowing the pump pressure to blow back.
Sorry I can't be more help, good luck
Hi,
do you mean the steering wheel "pulses" even when stationary.. - on Tick-over??,
Or are you saying the wheel "pulses" when you are crawling at @ 4mph,
if it does it stationary then almost 100% air in system,
otherwise likely to be a geometry issue = pot-hole damage,
not likely to be an MOT issue unless it's REALLY bad
Charlie
do you mean the steering wheel "pulses" even when stationary.. - on Tick-over??,
Or are you saying the wheel "pulses" when you are crawling at @ 4mph,
if it does it stationary then almost 100% air in system,
otherwise likely to be a geometry issue = pot-hole damage,
not likely to be an MOT issue unless it's REALLY bad
Charlie
thanks for your reply btw it does it on tickover then carries on untill a certain speed then you dont notice it.i had an old 405 td peugeot est once with 177 thou on the clock which had [jerky] steering mine is nowhere near as bad tbh but thing is when your car has been and still is i might add so reliable you notice when something changes lol.bit like that VW advert with the squeaky earings lol..thanks again andy.
more likely a geometry issue then..,
get a free tracking check- National tyres..,etc.
Charlie
get a free tracking check- National tyres..,etc.
Charlie
Mine did the same. Pump Belt tension was cause.(slipping although couldnt hear it squeel). maybe just need new belt ? More demand at slower speed
hi m8 was this a costly repair etc..
I'm pretty sure the belt is still capable of being tensioned,
so NO it's NOT expensive,
Charlie
from the earlier description, changing the tyre won't have solved the original issue.
does it still pulse on tickover? if not, i guess charlie was right about the air in the system. either way, glad it's sorted.
