POWER STEERING FLUID BLEEDING
| CAUTION | Do not start engine. Lift front of vehicle, and support with safety stands. |
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- Check fluid level.
- Turn steering wheel fully to left and right several times with engine not running.
- Recheck fluid level. If level has lowered, add fluid.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 until fluid level stabilizes.
- Start engine and let it idle.
- Turn steering wheel fully to left and right several times.
- Check that fluid has not foamed, and that fluid level has not dropped.
- If necessary, add fluid and repeat steps 6 and 7.
FLUID PRESSURE CHECK
INSPECTION OF FLUID PRESSURE
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- Assemble SST (0K201 323 AA1A) as shown in figure, and tighten its fittings. Tightening torque: 29-36 lb.ft (39-49 N.m, 4-5 kg.m)
- Disconnect high-pressure hose from pump, and connect SST (0K210 323 AA1A) between hose and pump. NOTE: Before disconnecting hose, place marks at connections for proper reinstallation.
- Bleed air from system.
- Open gauge valve fully. Start engine and turn steering wheel fully left and right to raise fluid temperature to 122-140°F (50-60°C) . NOTE: If valve is left closed for more than 15 seconds, fluid temperature will increase excessively and damage oil pump.
- Close gauge valve completely. Increase engine speed to 1,000 - 1,500 rpm and measure fluid pressure generated by power steering pump. If pressure is below specification, replace power steering pump assembly. Power steering pump fluid pressure: 1067-1138 psi (7358-7848 kPa, 75.0-80.0 kg/cm 2 )
- Open gauge valve fully and again increase engine speed to 1,000 - 1,500 rpm .
- Turn steering wheel fully to left and right and measure fluid pressure generated by gear housing. If pressure is below specifications, replace gear housing assembly. Gear housing fluid pressure: 1067-1138 psi (7358-7848 kPa, 75.0-80.0 kg/cm 2 ) NOTE: If steering wheel is kept in fully turned position for more than 15 seconds, fluid temperature will rise excessively and damage oil pump.
- Remove SST(0K210 323 AA1A) . Replace and tighten high-pressure hose. Tighten to specified torque. Tightening torque: 29-36 lb.ft (39-49 N.m, 4-5 kg.m)
- Bleed air from system.
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- Check drive belt for wear, cracks and fraying. Replace if necessary.
- Measure drive belt tension with a tension gauge. TENSION
- Measure deflection by applying moderate pressure (22 lb [98 N]) midway between pulleys. Adjust if necessary. DEFLECTION