alternator CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

STEERING 9-35

Fig.
66—Power Steering Diagnosis

shown in Figure 66. Gauge must be between shut-

off valve and pump. Open shut-off valve,

b.
Remove filler cap from pump reservoir and check

fluid level. Fill pump reservoir to full mark on

dip stick. Start engine and, holding steering

wheel against stop, check connections at Tool

J-5176 for leakage. Bleed system as outlined
under Maintenance and Adjustments. Insert ther-

mometer (Tool J-5421) in reservoir filler open-

ing. Move steering wheel from stop to stop

several times until thermometer indicates that

hydraulic fluid in reservoir has reached tempera-

ture of 150° to 170°F.

CAUTION: To prevent scrubbing flat spots on

tires,
do not turn steering wheel more than five

times without rolling car to change tire-to-floor

contact area.

c. Hold steering wheel against a stop momentarily

and read pressure gauge. If the maximum pres-

sure is below specifications, a faulty hydraulic

circuit is indicated. To determine which part is

faulty, proceed with test number two.

Test Number Two—Oil Circuit Closed

a. Slowly turn shut-off valve on J-5176 to closed

position and read pressure indicated on gauge.

Quickly reopen valve to avoid pump damage, if

indicated pressure is less than specification,

pump output is below requirement and pump may

be considered faulty. If pressure indicated is

within specifications, it may be safely assumed

that the external hoses, connections, valve and

adapter or steering gear is at fault.

NOTE:
If pump proves faulty in test number

two,
test should be repeated after pump is re-

paired and installed in vehicle. This will provide

a means of checking the repairs made to the

pump and the condition of the steering gear or

valve and adapter which may also be faulty.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS

POWER STEERING PUMP

Removal (Fig. 67)

1.
Disconnect hoses at pump. When hoses are discon-

nected, secure ends in raised position to prevent

drainage of oil. Cap or tape the ends of the hoses to

prevent entrance of dirt.

NOTE:
Chevelle with 396 engine uses a remote

reservoir. It is necessary to disconnect the

reservoir to pump hose before removing the

pump.
Hold a 1 qt. container under the reservoir

when the hose is removed to catch the fluid.

2.
Install two caps at pump fittings to prevent drainage

of oil from pump.

3.
Remove pump belt.

4.
On Corvette with 427 engine, loosen alternator ad-

justment and remove pump to alternator belt.

5. Remove pump from attaching parts and remove pump

from vehicle.

NOTE:
On Chevrolet and Chevy II equipped with

283 and 327 engine it may be necessary to re-

move pump brace.

6. Remove drive pulley attaching nut.

7. Remove pulley from shaft with Tool J-21239 (for

stamped pulleys) or Tool J-8433-1 with J-8433-2
adapter (for cast iron pulleys). Do not hammer

pulley off shaft as this will damage the pump.

Fig.
67—Power Steering Pump Mounting

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