Replacing the Pressure Hose

Replacing the pressure hose

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations
Disconnect the battery negative lead. First read Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.

Removing the pressure hose




Install the lock grip pliers on the feeder hose and return hose at the reservoir.

Remove:
- the nipple at the pump.




Raise the car.

Remove:
- the clamp and bracket in the front sub-frame
- the clamp and bracket in the rear sub-frame.




Slacken off the nipple at the steering gear.
Pull down the front section of the hose.
Remove the hose.

Note! Make a note of the routing of the hose.

Installing the pressure hose
Install a new hose
Thread the nipple into the steering gear (use a new O-ring).
Press up the front section of the hose into the engine compartment.

Install:
- the clamp and bracket in the front sub-frame
- the clamp and bracket in the rear sub-frame.
Lightly tighten all screws.

Tighten:
- the nipple in the steering gear. Tighten to 25 Nm
- screw in the bracket. Tighten to 24 Nm
- screw clips. Tighten to 5 Nm .
Lower the car.
Tighten the nipple in the pump. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Note! Use a new O-ring

Remove the lock grip pliers.

Finishing




Top up the oil level in the servo reservoir. Bleed the system.
For the correct oil quality, see the specifications.

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.

Repeatedly turn the steering wheel to full lock. Top up the oil if necessary.
Lower the car.
Apply the parking brake. Start the engine.
- A Turn the steering wheel slowly to the right. Hold on full lock for 2 seconds
- B Turn the steering wheel slowly to the left. Hold on full lock for 2 seconds.
Repeat operations A and B approximately 10 times.