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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)07 · Steering
07 · Steering & suspension

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)
SteeringReservoir/pump line - r r (2.0 TS)

Reservoir/pump line - r r (2.0 TS)

Operation 4130B34 · 2.0 TS · Power steering hydraulic sytem

Removal

Reservoir/pump line - r r

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.

Reservoir/pump line - r r

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.

Reservoir/pump line - r r

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.

Reservoir/pump line - r r

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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