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Lancia Ypsilon Factory Service Manual (2003-2011)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Steering wheel oscillations/ vibrations / whilst driving

Make
Lancia
Model
Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2011
Section
STEERING – vehicle behaviour › Steering wheel oscillations/ vibrations / whilst driving
Fault diagnosisSteering wheel oscillations/ vibrations / whilst driving

STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATIONS/ VIBRATIONS / WHILST DRIVING

Results of the tests
1CHECK ON RIMS AND TYRESAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • tyre pressures
  • that the rims are not deformed
  • condition of the tyres
Continue to Step 2Incorrect tyre pressureRestore the correct pressure
Abnormal tyre wearReplace deformed rims (Op. 4450B10)
Abnormal tyre wearReplace deformed rims (Op. 4450B11)
Abnormal tyre wearContinue according to the instructions in See table X50 TYRE WEAR
2CHECK ON VIBRATIONS AT LOW SPEEDAll OKProblems metOperation

Testing the vehicle at low speed, check:

  • that there are no steering wheel vibrations
  • that there is no surging of the car
Continue to Step 3Rims or tyres ovalizedReplace the deformed part (Op. 4450B10)
Rims or tyres ovalizedReplace the deformed part (Op. 4450B11)
Rims or tyres ovalizedReplace the ovalized part (Op. 4450B10)
Rims or tyres ovalizedReplace the ovalized part (Op. 4450B11)
3CHECK ON VIBRATIONS AT MEDIUM SPEEDAll OKProblems metOperation
Testing the vehicle at medium speed (60-80 km/h), check whether there are vibrations on the steering wheel and passenger floor wellContinue to Step 4Vibrations on steering wheel and floor wellCheck that the drive shaft-tripod are in line If the gearbox is out of line, replace it ( Op. 2110A10)
4CHECK ON VIBRATIONS AT MEDIUM-HIGH SPEEDAll OKProblems metOperation
Testing the vehicle at medium-high speed, check whether vibrations can be felt through the steering wheel or calvesContinue to Step 5Vibrations on the steering wheel: wheels unbalancedIf possible, rebalance the wheels (Op. 4450B40)
Vibrations under the calves: rear wheels unbalancedReplace the hubs ( Op. 4450C10)
Vibrations under the calves: rear wheels unbalancedReplace the hubs ( Op. 4450D10)
Vibrations under the calves: rear wheels unbalancedBalance the rear wheels (Op. 4450B11)
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

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