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Checking vane pump delivery pressure, 6-cylinder injection engine, 5 valves — VW

Checking vane pump delivery pressure, 6-cylinder injection engine, 5 valves on VW: 18 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

18 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

  • Special tools named: 3094

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove cover from engine.
  2. Pull ignition leads out of ignition coils.
  3. Unscrew hexagon bolts (arrows A) and double stud (arrow B).
  4. Place ignition coils to one side.
  5. Unscrew hexagon bolt (arrow) for pressure line (1).
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  1. Place drip tray underneath vehicle.
  2. Clamp off suction hose with hose clamp (3094).
  3. Fit V.A.G adapters, banjo bolt and pressure line as shown in figure.
  4. Remove hose clamp3094 from suction line.
  5. Start engine and, if necessary, top up fluid level in reservoir.
  6. Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock.
  7. Now check delivery pressure.
  8. With engine running at idling speed, close shut-off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read pressure.
  9. Move lever to position (1).
  10. Now check delivery pressure.
  11. Check hydraulic fluid level .
  12. Check steering system for leaks .
  13. Bleed steering system .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.