2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Disconnect the pressure line from the pump.
Note: Place a small container underneath to collect any leaking liquid.
4. Connect the pressure gauge between the power steering pump and the pressure hose.
5. Move the selector lever to the PARK position (automatic transmission) or shift the gear lever to neutral (manual transmission).
6. Open the pressure gauge valve completely.
7. Start the engine at idle speed.
8. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid to operating temperature.
9. Increase the crankshaft speed to 1500 rpm.
Caution: Do not leave the valve completely closed for more than five seconds. This may cause internal damage to the power steering pump.
10. Close the pressure gauge valve completely and read the readings,
11. Open the pressure gauge valve as soon as possible.
12. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. If the pressure values obtained are within the norm (see section "Service data and specification" at the end of the chapter), the power steering pump is normal.
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