Cutlass Supreme FWD V6-189 3.1L (1989)
Power Steering Pump: Technical Service Bulletins
P/S - Updated Pressure Test Procedure
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 3B, POWER STEERING SYSTEM PROCEDURE
MODELS/YEARS:
1988-89 CUTLASS SUPREME W/2.8L ENGINE AND
3.1L ENGINE
NUMBER:
89-T-120
CORP. REF. NO: 933205R
DATE:
August 1989
SECTION:
3B
Figure 1
This power steering pressure test procedure replaces the procedure found in the 1988 Cutlass Supreme Service Manual Pages 3-7 and 1989 Cutlass
Supreme Service Manual Pages 3-11.
Tools Required:
J 5176-D Power Steering Pressure Tester J 5176-30 Hose Assembly J 25323-A Power Steering System Analyzer J 38049-2 Tube Assembly J 38049-3
Tube Nut
1.
Remove fuse block shield.
2.
Remove A.I.R. pump belt (manual transaxle only).
3.
Remove serpentine belt from power steering pump pulley.
4.
Remove retaining clip from high pressure pipe.
5.
Remove high pressure pipe from pump.
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Place a drain pan under vehicle to catch any fluid that may drain.
6.
Position high pressure pipe towards right strut.
7.
Install serpentine belt.
8.
Install J 5176-D as shown in Figure 1.
9.
Open the valve on J 5176-D.
10.
Start engine and allow system to reach operating temperature. Stop engine and check fluid level, adding fluid if required. When system is at
normal operating temperature, the pressure reading on the gage (valve open) should be under 1034 kPa (150 psi). If this pressure is above 1034
