Power Steering System Test 1.6L

Tools Required

1. Remove 1 bolt retaining the high pressure hose and the pipe to the core support.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure pipe at the core support.
3. Use J 5176-E , J 35465 , and J 41380 , in order to connect the gauge side of the pressure gauge to the pressure hose from the pump.

Use the J 5176-E , J 35465 , and J 41380 , in order to connect the valve side of the gauge to the pressure line to the rack.

4. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
5. Start the engine.
6. Turn the steering wheel from the right stop to the left stop, 2 or 3 times.
7. Verify that the fluid level is correct. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
8. Turn the engine OFF.
9. Verify that the fluid temperature is 50°C-60°C (122°F-140°F).
10. Start the engine.
11. Run the engine at idle.
12. Inspect the fluid pressure.

With the valve open and the engine idling, the pressure reading should be no more than 1000 kPa (142 psi). If the pressure reading is more than 1000 kPa, inspect the hoses and the control valve for restrictions. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .

13. Increase the engine speed to 1500 RPM.

Notice: Do not leave the valve fully closed for more than 5 seconds, or the pump could be damaged internally.

14. Close the valve.
15. Inspect the fluid pressure.

If the pressure gauge reading is below 6200 kPa (882 psi), repair or replace the relief valve spring or the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

If the pressure gauge reading is higher than 7000 kPa (995 psi), repair or replace the relief valve. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .

16. Open the valve.
17. Ensure the engine speed is 1,500 RPM.
18. Turn the steering wheel to the right or the left stop.
19. Inspect the fluid pressure.

If the pressure gauge reading is lower than 6200 kPa (882 psi), repair or replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

If the reading is higher than 7000 kPa (995 psi), repair or replace the relief valve. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .

Power Steering System Test 2.0L

Tools Required

1. Remove the 1 bolt retaining the high pressure hose and the pipe to the core support.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure pipe at the core support.
3. Use J 5176-E , J 35465 , andJ 41380 , in order to connect the gauge side of the pressure gauge to the pressure hose from the pump.

Use J 5176-E , J 35465 , andJ 41380 , in order to connect the valve side of the gauge to the pressure line to the rack.

4. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
5. Start the engine.
6. Turn the steering wheel from the right stop to the left stop, 2-3 times.
7. Verify that the fluid level is correct. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
8. Turn the engine OFF.
9. Verify that the fluid temperature is 50°C-60°C (122°F-140°F).
10. Start the engine.
11. Run the engine at idle.
12. Inspect the fluid pressure.

With the valve open and the engine idling, the pressure reading should be no more than 1000 kPa (142 psi). If the pressure reading is more than 1000 kPa (142 psi), inspect the hoses and the control valve for restrictions. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .

13. Increase the engine speed to 1500 RPM.

Notice: Do not leave the valve fully closed for more than 5 seconds, or the pump could be damaged internally.

14. Close the valve.
15. Inspect the fluid pressure.

If the pressure gauge reading is below 6700 kPa (953 psi), repair or replace the relief valve spring or the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble or Power Steering Pump Replacement .

If the pressure gauge reading is higher than 7500 kPa (1067 psi), repair or replace the relief valve. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .

16. Open the valve.
17. Ensure the engine speed is 1,500 RPM.
18. Turn the steering wheel to the right or the left stop.
19. Inspect the fluid pressure.

If the pressure gauge reading is lower than 6700 kPa (953 psi), repair or replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

If the reading is higher than 7500 kPa (1067 psi), repair or replace the relief valve. Refer to Power Steering Pump Disassemble and Power Steering Pump Assemble .