Hi
Recently I need to put in more force in order to turn the steering wheel. there are no lhm leaks. could you let me know what and how to check?
xantia petrol 2000 16v 2001 rfv engine.
Thanx.
xantia - rough steering
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Re: xantia - rough steering
Could be air leaking into the pump intake, the rubber pipe can crack where its connected to the pump, a slipping pump belt can also cause this but unlikely if it has a ribbed belt, or it could of course be a defective pump.
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Re: xantia - rough steering
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Thanx for the swift reply. is it possible to connect a manometer to the pump's out in order to measure if it provides enough pressure, and if so - how much pressure should the pump provide?
Thanx for the swift reply. is it possible to connect a manometer to the pump's out in order to measure if it provides enough pressure, and if so - how much pressure should the pump provide?
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Re: xantia - rough steering
Lubricate the lower steering UJ before you do anything else - better than 9 times out of ten this will fix it:
Steering UJ thread
Full left lock with the suspension on high and you can do it from behind the wheel. Might need to rotate the steering half a turn to get onto the other side of the UJ.
Steering UJ thread
Full left lock with the suspension on high and you can do it from behind the wheel. Might need to rotate the steering half a turn to get onto the other side of the UJ.
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Re: xantia - rough steering
That's the cure and when I also had the same problem long ago, I applied a handful of grease.RichardW wrote:Lubricate the lower steering UJ before you do anything else - better than 9 times out of ten this will fix it:
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Use rubber gloves, it' a bit messy
The universal joint is behind the metal heat shield. You can reach it without removing the shield.
If you remove air filter box you'll have more space to work.
(- Edit: Air filter box tip was for the LHD Xantias )
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Re: xantia - rough steering
Must check mine!
Former Proud owner of a 1994 Citroen Xantia 1.9d and BX 19RD
Now driving an Alfa 159 but god I miss the Xantia!
Now driving an Alfa 159 but god I miss the Xantia!