Power steering fluid reservoir - r+r - includes bleeding
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2002
- Section
- Power steering › Power steering fluid reservoir - r+r - includes bleeding
Power steering fluid reservoir - r+r - includes bleeding
Removal
Proceed with the removal See Op. 1016A40 Ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r .
Proceed with the removal See Op. 1008C10 Power unit reaction link - replace .
Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap and drain the fluid using a suitable syringe.
1 Undo the bolts securing the power steering fluid reservoir.
1 Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses 1a, then remove the power steering fluid reservoir 1b.
Refitting
Reift the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the fluid inlet and outlet pipes.
Tighten the power steering fluid reservoir bolts.
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 1008C10 Power unit reaction link - replace .
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 1016A40 Ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r .
Fill the power steering circuit with the recommended fluid.
Product for POWER ASSISTED STEERING CIRCUIT: Liquid
Bleed the power steerign system as described below.
With the front wheels raised off the ground, with the engine switched off, carry out 4-5 complete steering wheel rotation cycles (left and right).
Check and, if necessary, top up the fluid level in the reservoir.
Position the vehicle on the ground and start up the engine.
Carry out 4 - 5 complete steering wheel rotations (right and left).
Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.
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