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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis

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X30 Power steering system leaks

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 147 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2000–2002
Section: Consumption / leaks / wear › X30 Power steering system leaks

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Fault diagnosisX30 Power steering system leaks

X30 Power steering system leaks

A (red coloured) fluid leak from the power assisted steering system can be seen.

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Check whether the problem is accompanied by a stiffening of the steering or noise from the steering Visually inspect the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir	OK	Move onto step 1
		Power steering fluid level too low	Restore the correct level and road test the vehicle. If the fault persists, Move onto step 1
		Stiffening of the steering detected	See table H10 STIFF STEERING End of diagnosis
		Stiffening of the steering detected	See table S40 FRONT NOISE End of diagnosis
1	RESERVOIR LEAK CHECK Visually check that there are no leadks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Leaks from the reservoir	Replace the reservoir Op. 4130B10 End of diagnosis
2	PIPE CHECK Visually check, using talc, that there are no leaks from the connectors for all the power assisted steering system pipes, flexible and rigid.	OK	Move onto step 3
2		Leaks from the system	Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals End of diagnosis
3	STEERING BOX CHECK Visually check that there are no leaks (using talcum powder): from the rigid pipes at the steering box and attachment; from the steering box lower plug; from the steering column attachment; from the actual steering box	OK	Move onto step 4
		Leaks from the rigid pipes	Tighten the connectors or replace the steering box Op. 4130A10 End of diagnosis
		Leaks from the lower plug	Eliminate the leak using sealant, or replace the steering box Op. 4130A10 End of diagnosis
		Leaks from the lower plug	Replace the steering box Op. 4130A10 End of diagnosis
4	STEERING BOX BOOTS CHECK Inspect the steering box boots and check that there is no fluid	OK	Move onto step 5
4		Leaks from the steering box seals	Replace the steering box Op. 4130A10 End of diagnosis
5	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure
5		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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