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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition12 · Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Pump Pressure Check

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Fault finding › Pump Pressure Check
SteeringPump Pressure Check · page 1 of 3

manufacturer's power steering fluid, will damage the system.

System capacity = 1.8 litre
Reservoir capacity = 0.5 litre

  1. Start the engine and run it at idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system.
  2. Recheck the fluid level and add some if necessary.

CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.

Pump Pressure Check

Check the fluid pressure as follows to determine whether the trouble is in the pump or gearbox.

Note: First check the power steering fluid level and pump belt tension.

CAUTION: Disconnect the outlet hose with care so as not to spill the power steering fluid on the frame and other parts.

Diagram showing power steering pump with pressure gauge connected via adaptors, with callouts A, B, C and part numbers 18G 1496-12/1 and 18G 1496-12/2
  • A Bolt
  • B Outlet Hose
  • C Shut-off Valve
  1. Disconnect the outlet hose from the pump outlet fitting, and install the pump joint adaptor on the pump outlet.
  2. Connect the hose joint adaptor to the power steering pressure gauge, then connect the outlet hose to the adaptor.
  3. Install the power steering pressure gauge to the pump joint adaptor as shown.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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