Power assisted steering system fluid leaks
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Consumption /leaks/ wear › Power assisted steering system fluid leaks
POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS
A (red coloured) fluid leak can be seen from the power assisted steering system
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check whether the problem is accompanied by a hardening of the steering or noise. Visually inspect the level of the power assisted steering fluid in the reservoir. | Move on to Step 1 | Hardening of the steering detected. | Restore the correct level and carry out a road test. If the fault persists, move on to Step 1. | |
| Power assisted steering fluid level too low. | Continue following the See table H010 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS) | |||
| 1 | RESERVOIR LEAKS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Visually check that there are no fluid leaks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir. | Move on to Step 2 | Leaks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir. | Replace the power steering fluid reservoir | |
| 2 | PIPE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Visually check, using talc, that there are no leaks from the connectors for all the rigid pipes and hoses for the power assisted steering system. | Move on to Step 3 | Leaks from pipes. | Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals. | |
| 3 | STEERING BOX CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Visually check that there are no fluid leaks from: - the rigid pipes on the steering box and the attachments; - the lower steering box plug; - the steering column mounting; - the steering box itself. | Move on to Step 4 | Leaks from the rigid pipes | Tighten the connectors or replace the steering box Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED | |
| Leaks from the steering column mounting or the actual steering box. | Replace the steering box Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED | |||
Replace the steering box Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED | ||||
| 4 | STEERING BOX BOOT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Inspect the steering box boots and check there is no fluid | End of diagnosis | Leaks from the steering box seals. | Replace the steering box Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED |
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