Inspection Procedure 10: Oil Leakage From Hose Connection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Oil Leakage from Hose Connection

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for loosening of the pressure/return tube flare nut.
Q: Is the flare nut loose?
YES: Tighten it to 15 ± 3 Nm (11 ± 2 ft. lbs.) or 34 ± 5 Nm (25 ± 4 ft. lbs.). And then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the clamp installation.
Q: Are they correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Correct hose connection and/or clamp installation. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.
Q: Is there oil leakage?
YES: Repeat from Step 1.
NO: The procedure is complete.