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Steering system, bleeding
- Check hydraulic fluid level and top off if
necessary page 48
-22
.
- Raise vehicle until front wheels can move
freely.
- With engine switched off, turn steering wheel
from lock-to-lock 10 times.
- Check hydraulic fluid level and top off if
necessary page 48
-22
.
- Lower vehicle.
- Start engine.
- Turn steering wheel from lock-to-lock 10
times.
- Check hydraulic fluid level and top off if
necessary page 48
-22
.
Any remaining air in steering system will
dissipate while driving over the next 10-20 km (6-
12 miles).
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48-25
Steering system, checking for leaks
- Start engine.
- Turn steering from lock-to-lock and hold
briefly.
This produces maximum possible pressure
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the pump, do not allow
the engine to run for more than 10 seconds
(with steering at lock) when carrying out this
test.
In this position the following components must be
checked for leaks:
Pinion seal on steering gear valve housing
All line connections
Rack seals
- Check rack seals with boots pushed back:
- Open boot clamp.
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