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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
Inspection and Repair
Make all necessary adjustments, repairs, and part
replacements if wear, damage, or other problems are
discovered during inspection.
Rotor
442RS002
Check that the groove in the vane is free from excessive
wear and that the vane slides smoothly. When part
replacement becomes necessary, the pump cartridge
should be replaced as a subassembly.
Vane
442RS003
Sliding faces of the vane should be free from wear.
(Particularly the curved face at the tip that contact with
the cam should be free from wear and distortion). When
part replacement becomes necessary, the pump
cartridge should be replaced as a subassembly.
Cam
The inner face of the arm should have a uniform contact
pattern without a sign of step wear. When part
replacement becomes necessary, the pump cartridge
should be replaced as a subassembly.
Side Plate
The sliding faces of parts must be free from step wear
(more than 0.01 mm), which can be felt by the finger
nail.
The parts with minor scores may be reused after
lapping the face.
Relief Valve
The sliding face of the valve must be free from burrs and
damage. The parts with minor scores may be reused
after smoothing with emery cloth (#800 or finer).
Shaft
Oil seal sliding faces must be free from a step wear
which can be felt by the finger nail. Bushing fitting face
must be free from damage and wear.
O-ring, Oil Seal, Snap Ring
Be sure to discard used parts, and always use new
parts for installation. Prior to installation, lubricate all
seals and rings with power steering fluid.
Pressure Switch
Check the switch operation as follows:
With engine idling and A/C on, turn the steering wheel
fully to the left; compressor should interrupt and engine
idle speed will increase. Shut off A/C and again turn
steering fully to the left; engine idle will increase. If
system fails to function properly, disconnect connector
at the pressure switch and repeat system check while
testing continuity across disconnected SW connector.
Reassembly
1. Install oil seal to front housing. Be sure to discard
used oil seal, and always use new parts for
installation.
CAUTION: When installing the oil seal, be careful
not to damage the oil seal contacting surface of the
housing.
2. Install shaft assembly.