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Land Rover 300Tdi Defender18 · STEERING
18 · Steering & suspension

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 300Tdi Defender
Section
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
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STEERING

8

FAULT DIAGNOSIS

4. DIRECTIONAL STABILITY

From 1. GENERAL STEERING:

1. Is directional stability concern when vehicle is

towing?
YES - Check towing/vehicle loading parameters
in Owner’s Handbook.
NO - go to 3.

2. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - continue.

3. Check condition of rear trailing link/chassis

bushes.

4. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - continue.

5. Check condition of front and rear shock

absorbers. If necessary, change units in pairs,
side to side.

6. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - continue.

7. Check steering damper

See Steering Damper

.

8. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - continue.

9. Check wheel balance

10. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - contact local technical office.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS

1. Is fluid level correct?

YES - go to 3.
NO - Refill or drain to correct level. Bleed
system, check for leaks

See Repair, Power

Steering System - Bleed.

2. Is problem resolved?

YES - end
NO - continue.

3. Are hoses or joints leaking? Check on full lock

with engine at 2000 rev/min.
YES - loosen and retorque joints.
NO - go to 6.

4. Does leak remain?

YES - change PAS pipe.
NO - end.

5. Does leak remain?

YES - suspect seal in component. Check and
replace as necessary.
NO - end.

6. Is oil escaping from filler cap?

YES - bleed system

See Repair, Power

Steering System - Bleed.
NO - go to 8.

7. Is oil still escaping from filler cap?

YES - go back to 1.
NO - end.

8. Is oil leaking from PAS pump?

YES - go to 10.
NO - continue.

9. Is oil leaking from PAS box?

YES - go to 10.
NO - end.

10. Clean unit, add tracer dye to system. Retest

11. Is oil still leaking?

YES - establish leak point. Repair or replace unit
as necessary.
NO - end.

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