Reservoir/pump line - r r (2.0 TS)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Power steering › Reservoir/pump line - r r (2.0 TS)
Reservoir/pump line - r r (2.0 TS)
Removal
Position the vehicle on the ramp.
Proceed with the removal See Op. 7055B54 Under-engine guard - r r .
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir using a suitable syringe.
Proceed with the removal See Op. 1016A40 Ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r .
1 Connect the quick-release attachment for the fuel vapour recovery pipe 1a and move aside after releasing from band 1b on the power assisted steering fluid reservoir.
2 Release the coolant return pipe to the coolant reservoir from the bands on the modular intake manifold.
Proceed with the removal See Op. 1008C10 Power unit reaction link - replace .
Proceed with the removal See Op. 1008C16 Body link bracket - r r .
Release the power steering fluid delivery and return pipes from the connection clip.
1 Undo the bolts 1a and remove the power assisted steering fluid reservoir 1b.
1 Loosen the band 1a and disconnect the supply pipe from the fluid reservoir to the power assisted steering pump 1b, power assisted steering pump side.
1 Loosen the band 1a and disconnect the supply pipe from the fluid reservoir to the power assisted steering pump 1b, reservoir side and remove.
Refitting
Place the supply pipe from the fluid reservoir to the power assisted steering pump back in its housing, connect to the reservoir and secure it using the band.
Connect the supply pipe from the power steering fluid reservoir to the pump and tighten the band.
Refit in its seating the power steering fluid reservoir and secure it with its bolts.
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 1008C16 Body link bracket - r r .
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 1008C10 Power unit reaction link - replace .
Secure the rigid return pipe to the coolant reservoir using the bands on the modular intake manifold
Place the fuel vapour recovery pipe in its seating, secure it with the band to the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the relevant quick-release fitting.
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 1016A40 Ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r .
Proceed with the refitting See Op. 7055B54 Under-engine guard - r r .
Fill the power steering circuit with the recommended fluid.
Product for POWER ASSISTED STEERING CIRCUIT: Liquid – TUTELA GI/A
Bleed the power steering 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.
Remove the car from the ramp.
Start the engine and carry out 4 - 5 full steering wheel turn cycles (right and left).
Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.
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