Skylark V6-173 2.8L VIN W FI (1985)
Power Steering Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
P/S - Leaking Hose Line Connection Fitting
Bulletin
85-3-18
Date
Mar.. '85
Ref. No.
85-197-3
SUBJECT:
POWER STEERING HOSE LINE CONNECTION FITTING LEAKS
MODELS AFFECTED:
ALL
O-ring type seal fittings have been used on rack and pinion and integral gear power steering hose line connections since 1980.
Fitting torque specification is 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.). If a leak is experienced at the fitting area when properly tightened, this condition may be caused by a
damaged fitting O-ring. Inspect the O-ring for damage, pipe end for cracks, fitting threads for damage and replace as required.
DO NOT EXCEED fitting torque specification. Additional torque will not increase O-ring sealing ability and may result in cracking the connection boss
on aluminum gear housings. If a leak is experienced at the connection area with a new undamaged O-ring under correct torque, inspect housing boss for
possible porosity. A porosity condition will require housing or short gear replacement.
