Power Steering System Test
Special Tools
CH-44721 Power Steering Analyzer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Measure the fluid pressure in order to determine whether the
trouble is in the pump or the gear unit.
Test Procedure
| 3. |
Place a drain pan under the
vehicle in order to catch any power steering fluid. |
| 4. |
Disconnect the power steering
pressure hose at the pump. |
| 5. |
Connect the power steering
analyzer to the power steering pressure hose at the pump.
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| 6. |
Place the gear selector lever
in PARK if the vehicle is equipped with the automatic transaxle or
NEUTRAL if the vehicle is equipped with the manual
transaxle. |
| 7. |
Open the gauge valve
fully. |
| 8. |
Start the engine and let the
engine idle. |
| 9. |
Turn the steering wheel from
lock to lock several times in order to warm the fluid to operating
temperature. |
| 10. |
Increase the engine speed to
1,500 RPM. |
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Caution: Do
not leave the valve fully closed for more than 5 seconds, or the
pump could be damaged internally. |
| 12. |
Immediately open the gauge
valve fully. |
| 13. |
Turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left and the right. If the pressure is within the
specified limits, the problem is not in the pump. |
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