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Steering Pump Pressure

  1. Disconnect pressure line from pump. Disconnect pressure line from flow control regulator. Connect Power Steering Pressure Tester (32-4-000).
  2. Shut gauge cut-off valve on pressure tester. Open in-line cut-off valve on pressure tester. Bleed system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING  under LUBRICATION. With engine idling, close in-line cut-off valve on pressure tester for 10 seconds (maximum) while reading pressure.
  3. Pressure should be 1740-2031 psi (122-143 kg/cm2 ). If pressure is not within limits, check belt adjustment. Repair or replace pump if belt adjustment does not remedy problem.