Leon Mk2
| General assembly overview: Hydraulic pump, reservoir, hydraulic lines |
| No repairs have been defined for the hydraulic pump. In case of problems, find the cause by verification of the pressure and seal. In case of a fault, the hydraulic pump is replaced. |
Note| t | Spare pumps do not come with oil. For this reason, they must be filled with hydraulic oil reference G002 000 and turned by hand. If this is not performed it can cause problems and noise during vehicle operation. |
| t | Oil type: Hydraulic oil, parts reference G 002 000. |
| t | Quantity of oil in the system: 0.7...0.9 l. |
| t | No welding or straightening work is allowed on the elements of the steering system. |
| t | Always replace any self-locking nuts and bolts. |
| t | Always replace corroded bolts/nuts. |
| Follow rules for cleanliness → Chapter. |
| 1 - | Seal plug with measurement rod |
| q | Oil level: Between min. and max. while the engine temperature is at 50° C approx. |
| q | - Arrow A -: Oil level with cold engine |
| q | The level of oil should not go past the min. mark when the engine is cold |
| q | Check the oil level with the lock plate screwed on previously. |
| 2 - | Flexible tube clip |
| 3 - | Return hose |
| q | The coloured marking coincides with -arrow- on the tank |
| 4 - | Bracket |
| q | In the support assembly of the gearbox |
| 5 - | Power steering pressure switch -F88- |
| q | 15 Nm |
| q | Not fitted in all vehicles |
| q | Check: → VAS 5051 |
| 6 - | Clamp |
| 7 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | 25 Nm |
| 8 - | Hydraulic pump |
| q | For vehicles without air conditioning |
| q | To verify feed pressure → Chapter |
| q | Fill with oil before fitting |
| q | Follow the instructions → Chapter |
| 9 - | Joining bolt |
| q | 30 Nm |
| 10 - | Suction line |
| q | Following fitting, ensure that the suction pipe is not bent. |
| q | The colour mark coincides, depending on the version, with the separation edge of the case or the mark on the pump tube. |
| 11 - | Hydraulic pump |
| q | For vehicles with air conditioning |
| q | To verify feed pressure → Chapter |
| q | Fill with oil before fitting |
| q | Follow the instructions → Chapter |
| 12 - | Pressure tubing |
| 13 - | Seal |
| q | Replace |
| 14 - | Hollow bolt |
| q | 30 Nm |
| 15 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | 5 Nm |
| 16 - | reserve tank |
| q | For petrol engine vehicles |
| q | Checking oil level → Item |
| 17 - | Bracket |
| q | It is attached to the suspension turret |
| 18 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | 22 Nm |
