INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Oil Leakage from Hose Connection: Diagnosis

STEP 1. Check for loosening of the return tube flare nut.
Q: Is the flare nut loose?
- YES: Tighten it to standard value (Refer to POWER STEERING HOSES ). Then go to Step 3.
- NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the hose connection and the clamp installation.
Q: Are they correct?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Repair or replace the part (Refer to POWER STEERING HOSES ). Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that no oil is leaking.

Q: Is there oil leakage?
- YES: Repeat from Step 1.
- NO: The procedure is complete.