Index Nissan Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series (1.6 and 1.8 Liter) 1987 – 1991 year - Service Manual
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Steering — Part 3
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TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Check the fluid level in the power steering reser- voir when the fluid is cold.
If it is necessary to top up the fluid, fill to between the arrow marks on the dipstick using the recom-
NOTE: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Checking the power steering fluid level using the dipstick incorporated in the cap. TO CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS
Using a suitable solvent, clean around all power steering assemblies and hose fittings where fluid
If the leak remains, renew the hoses or fittings as required.
Where leakage is found in the steering gear assembly or pump assembly, specialist attention is
TO CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
With the engine running and the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, measure the free move-
PUMP BELT TENSION
The procedure for adjusting the power steering pump bell tension is described in the Engine Tune-up
TO PURGE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(1) Check that the pump reservoir is filled to the correct mark on the dipstick. (2) Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on chassis stands. (3) Turn the steering wheel quickly from lock to lock several times, recheck the fluid level within the (4) Start the engine, allow it to idle and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. (5) Check the fluid level in the pump reservoir, top up if necessary. (6) If the fluid is aerated within the pump reservoir or if pump noise persists, repeat operations 3. STEERING WHEEL
The procedure for removing and installing the steering wheel is fully covered in the Manual Steering
4. STEERING COLUMN
The procedure for removing, dismantling and assembling the steering column is fully covered in the
5. POWER STEERING PUMP
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
View of the power steering pump removed from the vehicle. |