Hydraulic System
NOTE:
If pressure is less than 1100 psi (77.5 kg/cm2
) at idle but increases with engine speed, problem is either a defective pump control valve or internal leakage in rack and pinion.
Connect a 1500 psi (100 kg/cm2 ) pressure gauge to power steering pump pressure line. See Fig 1 . Start engine, and let it idle. Turn steering to full lock. Exert pressure on steering gear. Pressure should be 1100-1200 psi (77.5-84.4 kg/cm2 ).