Power Steering Oil Pump - Hissing Noise

Category

10
Applicable Model/s

1983 626
Subject

Hissing Noise from Power Steering Oil Pump
Bulletin No.

022/83 Date Issued

4/7/83

Date Revised
Description: In order to reduce the hissing noise from the oil pump during full steering, configuration of the control valve has been changed since the production on and after October 21, 1982. The new control valve is now available as a service part.

Parts: Oil Pump Control Valve: P/N G037 32 627.

Beginning VIN of
Production Change Sedan: JM1GC221 D1501719
Coupe: JM1GC311 D1500927
Hatchback: JM1GC241 D1500477

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP:

Repair Procedure: 1) Disconnect the high pressure hose of the power steering.
2) Remove the plug from the oil pump.
3) Replace the original oil pump control valve with the countermeasure part (G037 32 627).
4) Using a new "O" ring, install the plug to the oil pump. Tighten the plug to a tightening torque of 32-43 N-m (23.2 - 31.1 ft.lb.).
5) Connect the high pressure hose.
6) Add ATF type F(M2C33F) to the oil pump and bleed the air from the system.
7) Check to see that there are no fluid leaks.


For illustration, please refer to next page.
Warranty Information: Part Number of Main Cause: G037 32 627.
Operation Number: 3240AX-AT.
Labor Hour: 0.6 hour.