Heavy steering on Xantia

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Heavy steering on Xantia

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Dave
I have checked out your questions, see below :
Is there no power assistance to the steering at all.
--- In my view there is some assistance, while the steering is heavy its not totally rigid. I find that if i turn the steering slowly its not that heavy.
Does it feel the same in both directions.
--- Yes
Can you feel some assistance if you rev the engine.
--- Dont notice much of a difference.
Do you feel any pulsing through the steering, when stationary.
---No, no feedback through the steering.
Do you hear any hissing as you apply lite force to the steering wheel.
-- Yes I can hear a slight hiss.
Did it go heavy all at once or was there a gradual fall off of power.
--- It happened very quickly, over an hour.
In a healthy system there should be a heavy hissing noise from the pump with the steering held hard at full lock either way, this hissing noise comes from the oil being forced through the pressure relief valve in the pump, I doubt very much that you will hear any such sound but try it.
--- Yes, I can hear a heavy hissing when in locked in both directions.
Just to add, its most concerning when driving as when I apply taht extra to overcome the resistance the steering can give a little more than you expect.
I hope this info can help a little.
Thanks again for your help.
Regards Mike.
michael
michael
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