Checking vane pump delivery pressure, V8 petrol 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 using hose clamp to Ø 25 mm(3094).
4. Loosen the nut (1) while counter holding the hexagon faces (2).
5. Remove the pressure line from the body. Unscrew nut (arrow) to do this.

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 if necessary replenish hydraulic fluid in reservoir.
10. Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock.
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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