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Oil Pump Pressure Check
Steering gear box return pipe
Check the oil pump pressure to locate any
defect in oil pump.
Before checking the pressure, check the
oil level and belt tension. Prepare the
empty container to collect the spilled oil
during the service.
A.
Unscrew the pressure line fitting in power
steering pump.
B.
Install the pressure gauge between the
power steering pump and the power
steering oil pressure line.
C.
Place the shift lever to neutral position.
D.
Apply the parking brake.
Open the valve in pressure gauge. Start
the engine and let it run at idle speed.
E.
Turn the steering wheel several times so
that the oil temperature reaches to normal
operating level.
F.
Fully close the valve in pressure gauge
and measure the oil pressure.
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To prevent internal damage, do not close
the gauge valve over 10 seconds.
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Keep the oil temperature at proper range.
Relief pressure
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