Pump Pressure Check
Power steering pump pressure, checkingWork sequence
- disconnect pressure hose from hydraulic pump (arrow)
- attach pressure gauge VW 1441 to hydraulic pump (arrow)
- let engine idle and check pressure 145-165 bar (2103-2393 psi)
NOTE: Do not exceed 10 seconds for pressure test
- if spec's are not reached, replace pressure relief valve in hydraulic pump
- repeat pressure test
- if spec's are still not reached replace hydraulic pump
NOTE: Remove pressure relief valve (if replaced previously) from defective pump