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Hydraulic Test Program - Test

Test step
Test scope
Test connection
Test condition
Nominal value
Possible cause/Remedy
1.0
ASD w/o pressure reservoir only
Pressure test 250 bar at ring cylinder Engine: at Idle



50 - 63 bar Inspect hydraulic oil pump;
SMS Job No. 32-0530,
Hydraulic unit,
Hydraulic oil pump.
2.0
ASD with pressure reservoir only
Gas pressure in pressure reservoir 250 bar at test connection (M) or pressure release screw
(83c) on hydraulic unit
Engine: at Idle
System depressurized.



Rapid pressure buildup up to 22 bar followed by slow buildup up to 33 bar. If rapid pressure buildup stops at 10 bar, replace pressure reservoir.
3.0
ASD with pressure reservoir only
Pressure test 250 bar at test connection (M) or pressure release screw
(83c) on hydraulic unit
Engine: at Idle



27 - 33 bar Pressure < 27 bar:
3.2 32 1.0

Pressure > 38 bar:
Replace hydraulic unit.