Inspecting Fluid Leaks
Note: The picture shows a left-hand drive car, a right-hand drive car is symmetrical.
Hoses and tubes:
- Inspect hoses for damage, leaks, kinks, or kinks.
- Inspect fluid lines for damage, rust, or leaks.
- Inspect the hose, joints and line connections for leaks.
Replacement
Note:
- Connect each hose securely to its corresponding tube until it stops against the stopper on the tube. Install the bolt clamp or spring clamp to the nominal distance from the hose tip as shown in the illustration.
- Add power steering fluid to the reservoir's rated level and check for leaks.
Bolt Clamp:
- Crimp the points marked with clamps (A), in the picture above.
- Insert the tube into the hose until it stops.
Attention. Check all clamps for bending and deformation; Replace with new ones if necessary.
Spring clamp:
- Crimp the points marked with clamps (V), in the picture above.
- Insert the tube into the hose until it stops.