Rigid pipes duplex of power steering system hydraulic circuit from to heat exchanger coil or radiator r r (2.5 V6)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Power steering › Rigid pipes duplex of power steering system hydraulic circuit from to heat exchanger coil or radiator r r (2.5 V6)
Rigid pipes duplex of power steering system hydraulic circuit from to heat exchanger coil or radiator r r (2.5 V6)
Removal
Position the vehicle on the ramp.
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir using a suitable syringe.
Proceed with the removal See Op. 7055B54 Under-engine guard - r r .
1 Loosen bolts 1a and undo bolts 1b securing the lower radiator beam to the body.
1 Lossen the bands 1a and disconnect the inlet and outlet pipes from the heat exchanger coil 1b, heat exchanger side.
1 Loosen bands 1a and disconnect hoses 1b, inlet and outlet pipe side, from the heat exchanger coil.
1 Release the inlet and outlet pipes from the heat exchanger coil frm the fastenings on the lower radiator beam, then remove.
Refitting
Refit the inlet and outlet pipes from the heat exchanger coil and secure to the lower radiator beam.
Connect the flexible hoses, inlet and outlet pipe side, from the heat exchanger coil and tighten the bands.
Connect the inlet and outlet pipes from the heat exchanger coil, heat exchanger side, and tighten the bands.
Tighten the bolts securing the radiator bottom crossmember to the bodywork.
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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