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

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

ITEM SPECIFICATION

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-209445-S30609733022005120900000) in this section.

Scheme 2

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.