Steering System-General Information: Maintenance Jaguar S-type I

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS, SEALERS AND ADHESIVES SPECIFICATIONS

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS, SEALERS AND ADHESIVES SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark.
2. Turn the steering from lock to lock.
3. Check the fluid level. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark if necessary.
4. Using the special tool, bleed the system. Using the hand vacuum pump apply a vacuum of 68 - 85 kPa (20 - 25 in-Hg). Maintain the vacuum until the air is evacuated from the system (a minimum of 10 minutes). Release the vacuum at the hand vacuum pump.
5. Remove the hand vacuum pump. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark if necessary.
6. Start the engine and allow to idle for 5 minutes with the wheels in the straight ahead position.
7. Switch the engine off.
8. Check the fluid level. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark if necessary.
9. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. If excessive noise is apparent or shudder is evident through the steering wheel, repeat the bleed procedure.

Fluid leakage

Possible Source(s)

1. Overfilled system. Action(s) to take: CORRECT the fluid level as necessary.

Possible Source(s)

1. Component leak. Action(s) to take: LOCATE the suspect component and repair as necessary.

Power Steering Fluid Condition Check

1. Run the engine for 2 minutes.
2. Check the power steering fluid system level.
3. Observe the color and the odor. The color under normal circumstances should be dark reddish, not brown or black.
4. Allow the fluid to drip onto a facial tissue and examine the stain.
5. If evidence of solid material is found, the power steering fluid system should be drained for further inspection.
6. If fluid contamination or steering component failure is confirmed by the sediment in the power steering fluid system, REFER to «STEERING FAULT DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM CHARTS»(ref-199531-S31932484362005101900000) .

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The measurement of the maximum system pressure, (which is governed by the pressure relief valve) is achieved by inserting the Service Tool (pressure gauge and adaptors) into the fluid circuit of the power steering system. Run the engine at idle speed, turn the steering from lock to lock and read the maximum pressure recorded on the gauge.