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Oil-Pump Pressure Test

  1. Disconnect the pressure tube from the power steering motor and then install the special tools between the motor and the pressure tube as illustrated below.
    Fig 1: Testing Oil-Pump Pressure
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  2. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times so that the fluid temperature rises to approx. 50-60°C (122°F).
  3. Set the engine speed to approx. 600 RPM.
  4. Close the shut-off valve of the special tools and measure the fluid pressure.

    Relief pressure:  95 ~ 100 kgf/cm2 (1351 ~ 1422 psi)

    CAUTION: Do not keep the shut-off valve on the pressure gauge closed for longer than 10 seconds.
  5. Remove the special tools, and then connect the pressure tube to the pump by tightening the eye bolt.
  6. Bleed the power steering system.
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