Xantia Steering Problem

camillerih · Post by **camillerih** » 12 Sep 2006, 21:01

Dear all, I am new to this forum and I see that you are like a family . I have a Xantia 95 model Turbo diesel 1905cc and sometimes I feel that the steering vibrates a bit when still stationary this is when I brake or about to drive, what might be the problem, , the anti sinking sphere is faulty and I am about to change it , waiting for parts!!!! here in Malta you have to wait 3 weeks to get something , anyway any ideas are very welcome, thanks

Post by **Peter.N.** » 12 Sep 2006, 22:49

The first thing to check is the hydraulic pump drive belt, it does all sorts of peculiar things if it slips, it needs to be very tight. The next thing would be the accumulator sphere, the one on the regulator just behind the radiator, the gearbox end.

Mandrake · Post by **Mandrake** » 13 Sep 2006, 00:53

The accumulator sphere wont have any affect on the steering on a 1995 model with anti-sink, due to the two output pump.

I've heard of a faulty HP pump causing the steering to pulse when it's turning under load, but it should never vibrate when the wheel is stationary and not being turned... are you sure its not just engine vibration (eg due to a stuffed engine mounting) finding its way through to the steering column ? Seems a likely possibility - especially on a diesel.

Regards,
Simon

Post by **Peter.N.** » 13 Sep 2006, 11:14

I stand corrected

The pump was my next option.

camillerih · Post by **camillerih** » 17 Sep 2006, 12:06

Thanks for your prompt reply , I really feel at home, I have refurbished the fuel pump and also early this year I changed the seals on the LHM pump , might that my mech did not fix it well, might be....to say it all, I also recharged the accumulator Sphere and the anti sink one is out of pressure, I think...I ordered one. I 'll check about the belt and see...I'll keep you updated.