Pump Pressure At the Limit Positions

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Pump pressure at the left limit position

Fig 1: Manometer Positioned In Engine Compartment So That It Can Be Read Off From Driver's Seat

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Start the engine.

Turn the steering wheel to the left. Press to the limit position for a maximum of 10 seconds while reading off the manometer.

NOTE: Correct pressure: 11.0 MPa

Pump pressure at the right limit position

Turn the steering wheel to the right limit position. Read off the manometer as above.