Power Steering Pump — Check (Honda HR-V 1)

Flow control valve

1. Inspect the flow control valve for wear, scoring or other damage to the edges of the grooves on the valve.

2. Check the flow control valve cylinder walls for scratches or wear.



3. Insert the valve back into the pump and make sure it moves smoothly (picture in the right column above).

If everything is OK, go to step 4. If not, replace the pump assembly. The flow control valve is not supplied separately.



4. Connect a hose to the end of the valve. Immerse the valve in a container of power steering fluid or solvent and blow into the hose. If air bubbles come out of the valve at a pressure of less than 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm²), replace the pump assembly.





If the flow control valve passes the test, install it in the pump. If it still leaks air, replace the pump assembly. The flow control valve is not available separately.

Ball bearing

1. Check the ball bearing by slowly rotating the outer race. If play or binding is felt, replace the ball bearing.



2. Replace the ball bearing using a press.



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