I'm wondering why the 405 has massively heavier steering than my Xantia, when both have near-identical racks/rams (and the Citroën has wider tyres).
Do the rams ever leak internally, causing heavy steering, or is it more likely to be the usual breakdown inside the pinion valve?
Does anyone have leakage rates to share?
Thanks, Adam.
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That leak, Jim, must have been past the pushrod end seal. Could have been ugly if fingers had been in the way, given the pressure applied! Mate has a Ford ute that loses steering fluid pretty much that fast.
I'm more looking at the leak type you can't see; Malcolm's comments make sense, but I would be interested to know if there's supposed to be any trickle back when the steering is held at partial lock and not changing.
I'm more looking at the leak type you can't see; Malcolm's comments make sense, but I would be interested to know if there's supposed to be any trickle back when the steering is held at partial lock and not changing.