Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1785

Step
DEFINITION: The Power Steering System Test Procedure will perform the following functions:
• Test the operation of the hydraulic power steering system.
• Test the operation of the power steering pump and power steering gear.
• Identify restrictions in the system.
Inspect the power steering fluid for the following
indications of contamination:
• Milky fluid - water
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• Brown fluid - burnt
• Debris in fluid - plastic or dirt
Is the fluid free of contamination?
Flush the power steering system. Refer to "Power
2 Steering System Flushing".
Did you complete the procedure?
NOTE
In order to accurately diagnose the system,
the malfunction must be present during the
3 test procedure.
Attempt to duplicate the condition.
Is the condition present?
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch
any power steering fluid.
3. Disconnect the power steering pressure pipe/hose
from the power steering pump or the power steering
4 gear as necessary.
4. Install the J 44721 Power Steering System
Analyzer.
5. Fill the power steering system. Refer to "Checking
and Adding Power Steering Fluid".
Did you complete the installation?
1. Fully open the J 44721 valve.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn the steering wheel and BRIEFLY hold the
steering wheel against the steering stop in order to
release any trapped air from the system.
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4. Inspect and ensure that all of the power steering
pipe/hose connections are not leaking.
5. Observe the pressure reading.
Is the pressure reading greater than the specified
value?
NOTE
A restriction may be present in the power
steering system. Turn off the engine
IMMEDIATELY.
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Locate and repair the restriction.
Did you complete the repair?
Action
Power Assisted Steering System:
Value(s) Yes
— Go to Step 3
— Go to Step 3
— Go to Step 4
— Go to Step 5
1379 kPa
Go to Step 6
(200 psi)
— Go to Step 18
6C-3
No
Go to Step 2
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System OK
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Go to Step 7
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