Chery A1 2009 - Binding and Sticking Troubleshooting Chart; Diagnosis & Testing; Insufficient Assist; Poor Return to Center Troubleshooting Chart

DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
Binding and Sticking Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Difficult To Turn Wheel Sticks Or
Binds
· Low fluid level.
· Tire pressure.
· Steering component.
· Loose belt.
· Low pump pressure.
· Column shaft coupler binding.
· Steering gear worn or out of
adjustment.
· Ball joints binding.
· Belt routing.
· Fill to proper level.
· Adjust tire pressure.
· Inspect and lube.
· Adjust or replace.
· Pressure test and replace if
necessary.
· Replace coupler.
· Repair or replace gear.
· Inspect and repair if necessary.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Insufficient Assist / Poor Return To Center Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Hard Turning Or Momentary
Increase In Turning Effort
· Tire pressure.
· Low fluid level.
· Loose belt.
· Lack of lubrication.
· Low pump pressure or flow.
· Internal gear leak.
· Belt routing.
· Adjust tire pressure.
· Fill to proper level.
· Adjust or replace.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Pressure and flow test and repair if
necessary.
· Pressure and flow test, and repair
if necessary.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Steering Wheel Does Not Want To
Return To Center Position
· Tire pressure.
· Wheel alignment.
· Lack of lubrication.
· High friction in steering gear.
· Ball joints binding.
· Adjust tire pressure.
· Align front end.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Test and adjust if necessary.
· Inspect and repair if necessary.
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