Fluid Pressure Inspection

Fig. 6 Installing Pressure Tools. 323, Protege & MX-3 W/B6 Engine:

Fig. 8 Installing Pressure Tools. 929 & MX-3 W/K8 Engine:

1. Install pressure test tool as shown in Figs. 6 and 8.
2. Bleed air from system, refer to BLEEDING SYSTEM.
3. Open tool valve, start engine and raise power steering fluid temperature to 122-140°F.
4. Close tool valve, increase engine speed to 1000-1500 RPM and measure oil pump fluid pressure. Open valve. Do not allow valve on tool to remain closed for more than 15 seconds or pump damage will result.
5. If pressure is not as specified, refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Specifications/Mechanical replace oil pump assembly.
6. With valve on tool open turn steering wheel from stop to stop and measure gear housing pressure.
7. If pressure is not as specified, refer to SPECIFICATIONS/MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS/POWER STEERING, replace steering gear assembly.