LX 450 L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1996)
Power Steering Fluid: Testing and Inspection
Fluid Pressure Check
1. Check steering fluid pressure.
2. Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane pump.
3. Connect SST 09640-10010 (09641-01010, 09641-01030, 09641-01060) over 2 new gaskets.
NOTICE: Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
4. Bleed the power steering system.
See: Service and Repair
5. Start the engine and run it at idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80° C (176° F)
7. With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and observe the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure: 9,316 kPa (1,351 psi)
NOTICE:
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Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 seconds.
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Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
8. With the engine idling, open the valve fully.