Power Steering Fluid: Service and Repair

03 - Service Procedures

Power Steering, Checking Fluid Level

Cold Fluid

- With engine not running, move front wheels in straight-ahead position.

4-cylinder Engines:

- Guide a suitable screwdriver into recess on sealing cap - arrow - and unscrew sealing cap with fluid dipstick.

5-cylinder Engines:

- Guide a suitable screwdriver into recess on sealing cap - arrow - and unscrew sealing cap with fluid dipstick.

Continuation for all engines:

- Clean dipstick with clean cloth.

- Screw cap on hand-tight and remove again.

• Screw cap fully in to get an accurate fluid level reading.

- Check fluid level: the fluid level must be in the hatched area - A -

• If fluid level is above specified range, fluid must be extracted off.

• If the fluid level is below the specified level, check the power steering system for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient just to add fluid. If power steering system is properly sealed, fill with fluid (G 002 000).

- Screw in sealing cap hand-tight (using screwdriver).

Fluid at operating temperature (from approx. 122 °F (50 °C)):

- With engine not running, move front wheels in straight-ahead position.

4-cylinder Engines:

- Guide a suitable screwdriver into recess on sealing cap - arrow - and unscrew sealing cap with fluid dipstick.

5-cylinder Engines:

• If fluid level is above MAX. marking, the fluid must be extracted.

• If fluid level is below MIN. marking, then the power steering system must be checked for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient just to add fluid. If power steering system is properly sealed, fill with fluid ( G 002 000).

- Screw in sealing cap hand-tight (using screwdriver).