Steering System, Checking For Leaks

NOTE:

Following installation operations and with no hydraulic fluid in the expansion tank, the steering system must be checked for leaks.

Affects Vehicles with Air Suspension

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to POSITIONING VEHICLE ON HOIST AND WHEELS .

Affects All Vehicles

-- Remove noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Start engine.

-- Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock and hold briefly.

This builds up the maximum possible pressure.

NOTE:

To avoid damage to pump, steering wheel must not be held at stop longer than 10 seconds during this test.

In this position, the following components must be checked for leaks.

This test can only be performed with boot slid back.

-- Open the spring clamp and ear hose clamp on the boot.

-- Slide back boot.

If fluid is visible in steering gear housing and/or in boot, steering gear must be replaced.