939005426 - X030 POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEAKS

A (red coloured) fluid leak can be seen from the power assisted steering system
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check whether the problem is accompanied by a hardening of the steering or noise. Visually inspect the level of the power assisted steering fluid in the reservoir.Move on to Step 1Hardening of the steering detected.Restore the correct level and carry out a road test. If the fault persists, move on to Step 1.
Power assisted steering fluid level too low.Continue following the    See table H010 STEERING HARD / (STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS)
1RESERVOIR LEAKS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check that there are no fluid leaks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir.Move on to Step 2Leaks from the power assisted steering fluid reservoir.Replace the power steering fluid reservoir    Op. 4130B10 POWER STEERING FLUID RESEVOIR - R.R.
2PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check, using talc, that there are no leaks from the connectors for all the rigid pipes and hoses for the power assisted steering system.Move on to Step 3Leaks from pipes.Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, replacing all the seals.
3STEERING BOX CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check that there are no fluid leaks from:- the rigid pipes on the steering box and the attachments;- the lower steering box plug;- the steering column mounting;- the steering box itself.Move on to Step 4Leaks from the rigid pipesTighten the connectors or replace the steering box    Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED
Leaks from the steering column mounting or the actual steering box.Replace the steering box    Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED
Replace the steering box    Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED
4STEERING BOX BOOT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Inspect the steering box boots and check there is no fluidEnd of diagnosisLeaks from the steering box seals.Replace the steering box    Op. 4130A15 POWER STEERING BOX R R WITH FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REMOVED