Checking delivery pressure of vane pump: VW Golf IV / Bora

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

• Renewed: pump, steering rack

📋 Procedure

1. Clamp return hose with hose clamp3093.
2. Remove noise insulation tray.
3. Clamp off suction pipe with hose clamp3094.
4. Place drip tray beneath.
5. Disconnect pressure line from pump.

6. If necessary, pull off connector for pressure switch.
7. Fit adapter (1).
8. Connect pressure gaugeV.A.G 1402.
9. Remove hose clamp3094 from suction and return hoses.
10. Start engine and, if necessary, top up fluid level in reservoir.
11. Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock.
12. Now check delivery pressure.
13. With engine running at idling speed, close shut-off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read pressure. [Note: Renew the pump if the reading is higher or lower than specified:Removing and installing vane pump, vehicles with low mounted vane pump and .Always check steering system for leaks if fluid level in reservoir is low.If leakage is visible at steering pinion, first check pipes and pipe connections for leaks. Tighten and wipe dry if necessary.Renew steering rack if leakage is found at steering pinion seal or at steering rack seals in steering rack housing.To check steering rack seals, loosen hose clip on boot and push back boot.]
14. Remove engine cover panel.
15. Clamp return hose with hose clamp3094.
16. Clamp off suction pipe with hose clamp3094.
17. Place drip tray beneath.
18. Disconnect pressure line from pump.
19. Remove hose clamp3094 from suction and return hoses.
20. Start engine and, if necessary, top up fluid level in reservoir.
21. Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock.
22. Now check delivery pressure.
23. With engine running at idling speed, close shut-off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read pressure. [Note: Renew the pump if the reading is higher or lower than specified:Removing and installing vane pump, vehicles with top-mounted vane pump .Always check steering system for leaks if fluid level in reservoir is low.If leakage is visible at steering pinion, first check pipes and pipe connections for leaks. Tighten and wipe dry if necessary.Renew steering rack if leakage is found at steering pinion seal or at steering rack seals in steering rack housing.To check steering rack seals, loosen hose clip on boot and push back boot.]

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