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STEERING
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B. REGULAR MAINTENANCE :
i. POWER STEERING OIL REPLACEMENT :
1. Position the vehicle in the two post lift and lift
the vehicle.
2. Remove the stone guard.
3. Loosen and remove the banjo bolt.
Disconnect the high pressure line and allow
the oil to drain.
4. Remove the clamp and disconnect the suction
hose from the pump and allow the oil to drain
from it as well.
5. Crank the engine for ten seconds without
allowing the engine to start (if possible). Stop
the engine immediately if the engine starts.
6. Now turn the steering wheel left and right to
full-lock (each side) three to four times.
CAUTION:
The power steering oil will drain from both
hoses as well as the pump; hence make
necessary arrangements to collect the oil.
When the oil is completely drained plug the
holes properly to avoid entry of contaminants
and dirt particles into the pump.
7. Once the oil is drained refit the high pressure
line and tighten the union bolt to the specified
torque (1.5-2.5 Kg-m).
8. Fix the suction hose and fit the spring band
clamp on it.
9. Lower the vehicle and bleed the system.
(For
Bleeding procedure refer Hydraulic system Air
Bleeding.)