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Power assisted steering system fluid leaks

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: GT Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2010
Section: Consumption /leaks/ wear › Power assisted steering system fluid leaks

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Fault diagnosisPower assisted steering system fluid leaks

POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS

2.0 JTS, 3.2 V6, 1.9 JTD 16V

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

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	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 Op. Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY	Continue to Step 1	Power steering fluid level too low	Restore the correct level Op. Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY and carry out a road test. If the defect persists, Continue to Step 1
			Stiffening of the steering detected	Continue according to the instructions in See table See table H10 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)
			Noise from the steering detected	Identify and eliminate the cause of the noise
1	RESERVOIR LEAK CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Visually check that there are no leadks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir	Continue to Step 2	Leaks from the reservoir	Replace the reservoir Op. Op. 4130B10 POWER STEERING FLUID RESEVOIR R R
2	PIPES CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Visually check, using talc, that there are no leaks from the connectors for all the power assisted steering system pipes, flexible and rigid.	Continue to Step 3	Leaks from the system	Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals
3	STEERING BOX CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Visually check that there are no leaks (using talcum powder): From the rigid pipes at the steering box and attachments; From the steering box lower plug; From the steering column attachment; From the actual steering box	Continue to Step 4	Leaks from the rigid pipes	Tighten the connectors or replace the steering box Op. Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
		Continue to Step 4	Leaks from the steering column attachment or from the actual steering box	Replace the steering box Op. Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
4	STEERING BOX BOOTS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Inspect the steering box boots and check that there is no fluid	Continue to Step 5	Leaks from the steering box seals	Replace the steering box Op. Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
5	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis

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