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Vauxhall Astra11 · Steering
11 · Steering & suspension

Hydraulic Lines, Replace (Pressure Lines)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Section
Pressure Lines › Repair Instructions › Hydraulic Lines, Replace
SteeringHydraulic Lines, Replace

Hydraulic Lines, Replace

 

Hydraulic Lines of Power Steering

 

1 = Pressure line

2 = Expanding hose

3 = Hose, suction line

4 = Connecting hose

5 = Return pipe

 

 

Object Number: 2380719  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Oil will escape when lines and hoses are removed - place collecting basin underneath.

When installing, make sure that lines are not twisted or bent and avoid abrasions as well contact with hot and rotating parts.

 

Generally replace plastic hose clips, seals and the like.

 

After installing, fill up hydraulic system - see corresponding operation.

 

Check for leaks with engine running (idling) and with steering actuated.

 

Replace pressure line:

 

 

Remove

 

Remove special bolt from steering gear and unscrew union nut from expanding hose.

Remove pressure line from fastenings.

 

 

Install

 

Tighten pressure line and insert in fastenings.

 

       Pressure line union nut to expanding hose                     - 28 Nm/20.6 lbf. ft.

       Pressure line special screw to steering gear                   - 28 Nm/20.6 lbf. ft. (Saginaw)

                                                                                               - 37 Nm/27.3 lbf. ft. (ZF)

 

Replace expanding hose:

 

 

Remove

 

Unscrew expanding hose union nuts from pressure line and hydraulic pump.

Remove expanding hose from fastenings.

 

 

Install

 

Screw expanding hose to pressure line and hydraulic pump and insert into fastenings.

 

       Expanding hose union nut to hydraulic pump and pressure line - 28 Nm/20.6 lbf. ft.

       Fastenings bolted - 7 Nm/5.2 lbf. ft.

 

Replace return pipe:

 

 

Remove

Unbolt special bolt from steering gear and hose clamp from connecting hose.

 

Install

Tighten hose clamp for connecting hose to return pipe until oil-tight.

       Return pipe special screw to steering gear                     - 28 Nm/20.6 lbf. ft. (Saginaw)

                                                                                               - 37 Nm/27.3 lbf. ft. (ZF)

 

Replace connecting hose:

 

 

Remove

 

Unscrew hose clamps from return pipe and suction line.

Remove connecting hose from fastenings.

 

 

Install

 

Tighten hose clamps for connecting hose to return pipe and suction line until oil-tight and insert in fastenings.

 

Replace suction line hose:

 

 

Remove

 

Unscrew hose clamps from compressor and fluid reservoir.

Remove suction line from fastenings.

 

 

Install

 

Tighten suction line hose clamps to compressor and fluid reservoir until oil-tight and insert into fastenings.

 

       Fastenings screwed - 7 Nm/5.2 lbf. ft.

 

 

 

 

 


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