Power steering fluid resevoir r r

Operation 4130B10 · POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYTEM

Removing

Place the car on a lift.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal lead.

Refitting

Connect the tank supply and return pipes.

Secure the pipes to the tank using retaining bands.

Secure the power assisted steering tank to the mounting bracket.

1.2 8v, 1.4 8v

Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R..

1.2 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.9 DIESEL

Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the tank to the mounting bracket.

2. Lift up the tank and disconnect the bands for the supply pipe (2a) to the pump and the return pipe (2b) from the power assisted steering box.

Place a container under the tank to collect the fluid.

3. Remove the tank from the engine compartment.

1.2 8v, 1.4 8v

Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R..

1.9 JTD 8V

Connect the battery negative terminal lead.

Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.

The power steering system is self-bleeding; to bleed, turn the steering wheel full lock left and right with the engine running and the vehicle stationary.

Removing

Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap and drain the fluid using a suitable syringe.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and raise the power steering fluid reservoir (1b) as much as necessary.

1. Loosen the bands and disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses (1a), then remove the power steering fluid reservoir (1b).

Refitting

Connect the input and output pipes to the power steering reservoir and tighten the bands.

Refit in its seating the power steering fluid reservoir and secure it with its bolts.

Top up the power assisted steering system using the recommended fluid.

The table shows the total quantity of fluid present in the power assisted steering system circuit.

Bleed the power steerign system as described below.

With the front wheels raised off the ground, with the engine switched off, carry out 4-5 complete steering wheel rotation cycles (left and right).

Check and, if necessary, top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

Position the vehicle on the ground and start up the engine.

Carry out 4 - 5 complete steering wheel rotations (right and left).

Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.