Checking pump delivery pressure

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Golf Mk3

Section

Steering › Repairing power assisted steering › Checking pump delivery pressure

Running gearChecking pump delivery pressure

Checking pump delivery pressure In the event of pump malfunctions → Fault finding No. 10 Running gear. –  Disconnect pressure line from pump.

–  Install adapter and test equipment. Cut-off valve on pressure gauge open. –  Start engine and, if necessary, top up fluid level in reservoir. A -  -V.A.G 1402/2- B -  -V.A.G 1402/1- C -  Hose from adapter set -V.A.G 1402/6- D -  -V.A.G 1402- Test prerequisites: l  V-belt and V-belt tension OK. l  No leaks in system. l  Hoses and lines are not kinked or restricted. –  With engine running at idling speed, close shut-off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read pressure. –  Specification: 85 ... 95 bar pressure.   Note t  Renew the pump if the reading is higher or lower than specified: t  Removing and installing power steering vane pump, vehicles with 1.8l, 1.9l, 2.0l engine → Chapter. t  Vehicles with 128 kW engine → Chapter. t  If fluid level in reservoir is low, check steering system for leaks. t  If leakage is visible at steering pinion, first check pipes and pipe connections for leaks. Tighten and wipe dry if necessary. t  Power assisted steering box can be renewed if leaks occur at steering pinion sealing ring or steering rack seal in steering gear housing. t  To check steering rack seals, loosen hose clip on boot and push back boot.

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