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ST-30 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > POWER STEERING FLUID PERIODIC MAINTENANCE POWER STEERING FLUID Inspection INFOID:0000000006225597 FLUID LEVEL 1. Check fluid level with engine stopped. 2. Ensure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX. 3. Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse CAUTION: • The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive fluid causes fluid leakage from the cap. • Never reuse drained power steering fluid. MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants" FLUID LEAKAGE Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage, 1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80 ° C (122 to 176 ° F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle. 2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right 3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and CAUTION: Never hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more 4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con- 5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to . 6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear. AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed. NOTE: 1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off. CAUTION: Fill reservoir tank with a sufficient amount of fluid so that fluid level is not below the MIN line while 2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage. HOT : Fluid temperature 50 – 80 ° C (122 – 176 ° F) COLD : Fluid temperature 0 – 30 ° C (32 – 86 ° F) Recommended fluid : Refer to . Fluid capacity : Refer to . SGIA0232J SGIA0506E |