Renault Logan vehicles are equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism.
The steering gear consists of two tie rods connected to the steering knuckles by ball joints.
The steering column is injury-safe. Most vehicles are equipped with power steering.
Power steering fluid pressure. It is created by a vane-type pump, which is installed on the engine and driven by a V-belt or poly V-belt (depending on the configuration).
If the power steering fails, the ability to steer the car is retained, but the effort on the steering wheel increases.
The steering gear housing is mounted on the subframe and secured with two bolts.
The steering column is equipped with an energy-absorbing device that increases the vehicle's passive safety, and an anti-theft device in the ignition switch that prevents the steering wheel shaft from turning.
The steering column also contains controls for the headlights, turn signals, horn, windshield washer, and windshield wiper.
Possible Malfunctions of Non-Power Steering, Their Causes and Troubleshooting
Excessive Steering Wheel Play and Knocking in the Steering
Loose Tie Rod Ball Joint Nuts - Check and Tighten Nuts
Loose Fastening Steering gear - Tighten the mounting bolts
Increased play in the tie rod ball joints - Replace the tie rod ends
Difficult to turn the steering wheel
Damaged front suspension shock absorber strut components - Replace or repair the shock absorber strut
Damaged upper shock absorber mount bearing - Replace the upper mount assembly with the bearing
Lack of lubrication in the steering gear - Add grease
Damaged tie rod ball joint components - Replace the tie rod ends
Incorrect front wheel alignment - Determine and correct the cause of the alignment error
Whistling noise when turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stationary
Source of noise - Fluid movement - Does not indicate a fault in the hydraulic system
Noise and knocking in the steering
Contact between the hydraulic fluid pressure line and the body - Eliminate contact between the line and the body
Loose tightening of the tie rod ball joint nuts - Check and tighten the nuts
Loose steering gear mounts - Tighten the steering gear mount bolts
Increased clearance in the ball joints of the steering rods - Replace the tie rod ends
Pulsation of force when turning the steering wheel with the engine running
Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure - Contact a service station
Stuck distributor spool - Contact a service station
Presence of air in the hydraulic system - Bleed air from Hydraulic system
Steering wheel jolts when driving
Air in the hydraulic system - Bleed the hydraulic system
Loose ball joint nuts - Check and tighten the nuts