Power Steering System Test
Special Tools
J-44721 Power Steering Analyser
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Test Procedure
- Inspect the power steering fluid level and the power steering pump belt tension. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Disconnect the high pressure line at the pump. Use a small container to catch any fluid.
- Connect the hose of the J-44721 analyser to the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
- Apply the handbrake.
- Place the gear selector lever in PARK if the vehicle is equipped with the automatic transaxle or NEUTRAL if the vehicle is equipped with the manual transaxle.
- Open the gauge valve fully.
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm the fluid to operating temperature.
- Increase the engine speed to 1,500 RPM.
Caution: Do not leave the valve fully closed for more than 5 seconds, or the pump could be damaged internally.
- Close the gauge valve fully, and read the pressure.
Specification
The pump pressure with the valve closed should be about 8,500 kPa (1,233 psi).
- Immediately open the gauge valve fully.
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and the right. If the pressure is within the specified limits, the problem is not in the pump.
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