| | Results of the tests |
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Visually
inspect the power assisted steering fluid level in the reservoirCarry out a test by steering on full lock and then releasing
the steering wheel | Continue to Step 1 | Level too low | Restore the correct level.
if there are leaks, See table X30 |
| The noise increases towards the end of travel position
and with the engine speed (roaring) | Continue to Step 1 |
| The noise remains constant (hissing during steering,
puffing on release) | No intervention of any sort is needed: the noise is due
to the by-pass valve discharing excess pressure |
| 1 | POWER ASSISTED STEERING FLUID QUALITY
CHECK | All
OK | Problems
met | Operation |
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| Visually
inspect the power assisted steering fluid in the reservoir. Make
sure that there is no emulsified oil (oil which is lighter in colour
and with bubbles) | Continue to Step 2 | Emulsified fluid | Eliminate air leaks from
the power steering system pipes Op. 4130B10 |
| 2 | POWER ASSISTED STEERING PIPES CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
whether there are any restrictions in the system pipes, flexible
and rigid | Continue to Step 3 | Pipes faulty | Replace the damaged parts,
replacing all the seals (see Assembly 4130B) |
| 3 | POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the power assisted steering pump is working properly | Continue to Step 4 | Power assisted steering
pump malfunction | Replace the power assisted steering pump Op. 4130B24 |
| 4 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the
fault starting from another symptom' |