Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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Reservoir and Hoses
The fluid reservoir:
Is located in the engine compartment, mounted on the engine compartment fuse box bracket.
Incorporates a 10 micron, lifetime, integral filter.
Has a capacity of 0.4 liter.
Has a dipstick incorporated into the filler cap for checking the fluid level.
A new reservoir must be fitted if the steering rack, pump or fluid cooler are renewed.
The supply and return hoses and pipework deliver fluid at high pressure from the pump to the steering rack assembly. The fluid is then returned to the
reservoir through the cooler tube. The high pressure supply hose contains two cable-type attenuators, one at each end, to reduce noise. The return pipe
is clipped to the steering rack housing by a resilient mounting.
Latch-Plate Location
The supply and return pipes are secured to the hydraulic control valve housing by a latch-plate having a single fixing screw. The latch-plate is captive
to the supply pipe. Each pipe has an O-ring which is a serviceable item.
In-Line Quick-Fit Connector
