Checking vane pump delivery pressure, V6 diesel engine: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

• Special tools named: 3094

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• Ensure that lever on pressure gauge is in position (2).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front left wheel.
2. Remove wheel housing liner 66Removing and installing wheel housing liner; Front wheel housing liner.
3. Clamp off return line with hose clamp, up to Ø 25 mm(3094).
4. Loosen hexagon nut (1) while counterholding on hexagon flats (2).
5. Unbolt pressure line (arrow) from body.

6. Assemble V.A.G adapter as shown in figure.
7. Remove hose clamp 3094 from suction line.
8. Ensure that lever on pressure gauge is in position (2).
9. Start engine and top up hydraulic fluid level in reservoir if necessary.
10. Turn steering wheel from lock to lock about ten times.
11. Now check delivery pressure.
12. With engine idling, close shut-off valve (position (1)) for no longer than 5 seconds and note pressure.
13. Remove gauge and adapter.
14. Bleed steering system .
15. Check hydraulic fluid level .
16. Check steering system for leaks .

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