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High Mount Power Steering Pump, Checking Delivery Pressure






High Mount Power Steering Pump, Checking Delivery Pressure

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094)

Power steering test unit (V.A.G 1402)

Adapter (V.A.G 1402/1A)

Adapter (V.A.G 1402/2)

Pressure gauge adapter (V.A.G 1402/6)

Pliers for spring-type clamps (VAS 5024A)

- Remove headlight.

- Clamp off return line and intake line accordingly using hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094).





- Place drip tray underneath.

- Remove pressurized line from pump.

Connect Power Steering Test Unit (V.A.G 1402).





1 Power steering test unit (V.A.G 1402)

2 Hose of pressure gauge (V.A.G 1402)

3 Hose from adapter set (V.A.G 1402/6)

4 Adapter (V.A.G 1402/1 A)

5 Seal

6 Adapter (V.A.G 1402/2)

7 Pressurized line with ring connection

8 Banjo fitting

- Remove hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094) from intake line and return line.

- Start engine and top off fluid level in reservoir if necessary.

- Turn steering wheel from stop to stop approximately 10 times.

- Check pumping pressure.

Test Requirements

Ribbed belt/ribbed belt tension OK.

Sealing of system

Hoses/lines are not kinked or constricted

- With engine at idle speed, close stopcock (not more than 5 seconds) and read pressure.

Specified Value: 100 ± 4 bar

If specification is not reached or exceeded, replace pump:

Power steering pump, removing and installing => [ High Mount Power Steering Pump ] High Mount Power Steering Pump.

If power steering fluid is low in the servo fluid reservoir, check steering system for leaks.

In case of leaks at steering pinion, check lines/line connections for leaks, if necessary tighten and wipe dry.

In case of leaks at steering pinion or at pinion shaft seal in steering housing, the steering gear must be replaced.

To test rack seal open hose clamp of boots and set boots aside.

- Bleed steering system => [ Steering System, Bleeding ] Steering System, Bleeding.