P.A.S. power steering pump, vehicles with low mounted power steering pump, removing and installing: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - P.A.S. Power Steering Pump, Vehicles With Low Mounted Power Steering Pump, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm dia. 3094
Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
Assembly tool for spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024

There is no provision for servicing the power steering pump. If complaints are received, determine cause with the help of pressure tests, leak test and Guided fault finding. If a malfunction is present, the power steering pump must be replaced.

NOTE:

Pumps from service parts inventory do not contain fluid. They must be filled with hydraulic fluid G 002 000 before installation and turned by hand, otherwise pump noise or damage can result in operation.
Type of fluid: Hydraulic fluid G 002 000
System oil capacity: 0,7... 0.9 l