Steering System, Checking for Leaks

Steering System, Checking for Leaks

• Following installation operations and with no hydraulic fluid in the expansion tank, the steering system must be checked for leaks.

- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Remove noise insulation..

- Start engine.

- Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock and hold briefly.

This builds up the maximum possible pressure.

• To avoid damage to pump, steering wheel must not be held at stop longer than 10 seconds during this test.

In this position, the following components must be checked for leaks.

• Seal ring for steering pinion at the power steering gear valve housing.

• All line connections.

• All wiring connections.

• Power steering pump

• Seal rings for steering rack.

This test can only be performed with the boot slid back.

- Open the spring-type hose clamp and boot hose clamp.

- Slide back the boot.

If fluid is visible in power steering gear housing and/or in boots, power steering gear must be replaced.