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| Make sure lever on pressure gauge is in position -2-. |
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| Start engine but do not press accelerator. |
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| Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock. |
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| Switch off engine and top up hydraulic fluid in reservoir if necessary. |
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| To avoid damaging the power steering pump, please note the following points: |
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| Cut-off valve of pressure gauge must not remain closed for more than 10 seconds during this test. |
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| Start engine without pressing accelerator and leave it running at idling speed. |
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| Take pump pressure reading at idling speed immediately after starting engine (have second mechanic take reading). |
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| The pressure will drop during the test; take the highest pressure reading as the test value. |
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| Then check delivery pressure. |
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