Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 704

Install the power steering pressure
gauge. Close the pressure control
valve fully and measure the pump
pressure (see page 17-17).
Adjust rack guide (see page 17-16).
If the problem is not corrected by
adjusting the rack guide, replace
the gearbox.
Adjust belt tension. Replace the
belt, if necessary (see page 17-15).
If the engine stalls when the wheel
is turned while the vehicle is
stopped or moving at low speed,
adjust idle speed (see section
Check power steering fluid level. If
level is excessively low, check for
leaks in the system. Add fluid to
the specified level.
If fluid level is OK, check O-rings
and seals on both ends of the
pump inlet hose, and the P/S
pump housing mating surfaces
and drive shaft oil seal for suction
leaks. Replace parts as necessary.
Adjust belt tension (see page
17-15) or replace belt.
Check if pump pressure is within
the range 7,800 - 8,800 kPa (80 - 90
2
kgf/cm , 1,138 - 1,280 psi) and the
gauge needle travel is 500 kPa (5
2
kgf/cm , 71 psi) or less. Check the
flow control valve if the needle
travel exceeds 500 kPa (5 kgf/cm
71 psi). If the flow control valve is
normal, replace the pump as an
assembly.
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