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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)22 · Steering
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Power steering system bleed

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Adjustments › Power steering system bleed
SteeringPower steering system bleed

POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEED

Service repair no - 57.15.02

Power steering system bleed – Service repair no - 57.15.02
  1. Clean reservoir around filler cap and fluid level indicators.
  2. Visually check fluid level is between ’UPPER’ and ’LOWER’ indicators
  3. Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill reservoir to ’UPPER’ mark with Dexron II D power steering fluid
  4. Disconnect coil HT lead from distributor to prevent engine starting.
  5. Diesel models only: Remove nut securing lead to fuel cut-off solenoid, disconnect and insulate lead.
  6. Crank engine for 5 seconds to prime power steering pump.
  7. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
  8. Turn steering to full RH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
  9. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
  10. Turn steering to full LH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
  11. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
  12. Connect coil h.t. lead to distributor.
  13. Diesel models: Remove insulation from fuel cut-off lead,connect lead and tighten nut to 2.5 Nm.
  14. Start and run engine for 2 minutes to circulate fluid through the system.
  15. Turn steering to LH then RH full lock.

CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock for longer than 10 seconds.

  1. Switch off engine.
  2. Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir to ’UPPER’ level mark.
  3. Fit reservoir filler cap.

POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT - ’D’ SERIES - 97.5 MY ON

Service repair no - 57.20.01

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.

Check

  1. Check drive belt, renew if showing signs of cracking or damage.
  2. Apply a force of 98 N, 10 kg at mid point between pulleys and measure deflection. drive belt deflection: Used belt = 8.0 - 12.0 mm New belt = 5.5 - 8.5 mm

Adjust

Power steering pump drive belt - ’d’ series - 97.5 my on – Apply a force of 98 N, 10 kg at mid point between pulleys and measure deflection. drive be
  1. Loosen 2 pump mounting bracket bolts.
  2. Tension drive belt and tighten pump mounting bolts to 24 Nm.

NOTE: When adjusting a new belt, adjust to new belt tension, then after running the engine for 5 minutes re-adjust tension to used belt value.

  1. Connect battery earth lead.
  2. Start engine and turn steering from from lock to lock several times. Stop engine.
  3. Recheck belt tension.

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