Power steering troubleshooting
Discussion
So my power steering went intermittent for a couple of journeys (would work once warmed up) but has now gone completely. There's plenty of fluid in the reservoir and i have tried the bleeding procedure as per the manual. What next, how do I determine whether it is the dreaded key way or the dreaded rack ?
With the engine running, shine a light down towards the pump and the coupling immediately in front, and you will be able to see whether it is turning.
This is what you are looking for
And this is what you will probably find when you take it apart.
Here you can see the remainder of the Woodruff key in the shaft, which is fortunately undamaged.
Access from underneath is not to horrible, there are only 4 hex headed bolts holding the pump in place, and you won't need to remove any pipes or hoses. Try not to lose any of the sleeves that go on each of the three pins of the triangular coupling.
This is what you are looking for
And this is what you will probably find when you take it apart.
Here you can see the remainder of the Woodruff key in the shaft, which is fortunately undamaged.
Access from underneath is not to horrible, there are only 4 hex headed bolts holding the pump in place, and you won't need to remove any pipes or hoses. Try not to lose any of the sleeves that go on each of the three pins of the triangular coupling.
The coupling is rotating with the engine OK, the rack feels very stiff it just doesn't want to move. I have also checked out UKKids idea of kitty litter in the UJs and although there was some there it wasn't interfering. with the movement. I think i will get the steering shaft out first and check the UJs.
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