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Power steering pump, 4-cylinder petrol engine

Power steering pump, 4-cylinder petrol engine

To remove


Important

Scrupulous cleanliness must always be observed when carrying out any work involving hydraulic components.



1. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir, using oil suction equipment.

2. Detach the reservoir and lift it aside.

3. Carefully clean the area round the return hose's connection to the power steering fluid reservoir.

4. Detach the return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.

5. Place the end of the hose in a receptacle that holds at least 1 litre.

6. Raise the front assembly so that the wheels are clear of the floor and start the engine so that the power steering fluid is pumped out of the steering gear. Turn the steering wheel to full right and full left lock. Switch off the engine when the flow of fluid diminishes, as the pump should not be allowed to run dry.

7. Connect the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir and fit the reservoir back in place.

Important

The position of the reservoir is fixed.


8. Detach the intake hose with mass air flow sensor and turn it to one side.


9. Use a ratchet handle extension to relieve the strain on the belt tensioner and remove the belt.

10. Remove the suction hose from the pump.


11. Slacken the delivery pipe's hose clip and detach the pipe from the pump.

12. Undo the pump retaining bolts and remove the pump.


To fit



1. Fit the pump.

Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft).

2. Connect the delivery pipe to the pump and tighten the hose clip.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (25 lbf ft).

3. Connect the suction hose to the pump.

4. Use a ratchet handle extension to relieve the strain on the belt tensioner and fit the belt.

5. Connect the intake hose with mass air flow sensor.


6. Top up with fluid and bleed as described under Bleeding the power steering system .

7. Check for leakage around the connectors on the pump.

8. Road test.