125000727 - X30 POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS

A (red coloured) fluid leak from the power assisted steering system can be seen.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the problem is accompanied by a stiffening of the steering or noise from the steeringVisually inspect the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir Op.    Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARYContinue to Step 1Power steering fluid level too lowRestore the correct level Op.    Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARYand carry out a road test. If the defect persists,Continue to Step 1
Stiffening of the steering detectedContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table H10 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)
Noise from the steering detectedIdentify and eliminate the cause of the noise
1RESERVOIR LEAK CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check that there are no leadks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoirContinue to Step 2Leaks from the reservoirReplace the reservoir Op.    Op. 4130B10 POWER STEERING FLUID RESEVOIR R R
2PIPES CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check, using talc, that there are no leaks from the connectors for all the power assisted steering system pipes, flexible and rigid.Continue to Step 3Leaks from the systemTighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals
3STEERING BOX CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually check that there are no leaks (using talcum powder):

  • From the rigid pipes at the steering box and attachments;
  • From the steering box lower plug;
  • From the steering column attachment;
  • From the actual steering box
Continue to Step 4Leaks from the rigid pipesTighten the connectors or replace the steering box Op.    Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
Leaks from the steering column attachment or from the actual steering boxReplace the steering box Op.    Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
4STEERING BOX BOOTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Inspect the steering box boots and check that there is no fluidContinue to Step 5Leaks from the steering box sealsReplace the steering box Op.    Op. 4130A10 POWER STEERING BOX - R+R - CHECK TOW-IN IF NECESSARY SEPARATELY - INCLUDES BLEEDING
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.