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ST-12 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > POWER STEERING FLUID PERIODIC MAINTENANCE POWER STEERING FLUID Checking Fluid Level INFOID:0000000007356578 Check fluid level, referring to the scale on the reservoir tank. Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50 ° – 80 ° C (122 ° – 176 ° F). Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0 ° – 30 ° C (32 ° – 86 ° F). CAUTION: • Do not overfill. • Do not reuse any power steering fluid. • Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Refer to MA-18, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri- (United States and Canada), (Mexico). Checking Fluid Leakage INFOID:0000000007356579 Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration. ° – 80 ° C (122 ° – 176 ° F) in the reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle. CAUTION: Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and add fluid as needed. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left several times. onds to check for fluid leakage. CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibil- ity that the oil pump may be damaged.) 4. If fluid leakage at a connection is noticed, loosen the connection and then retighten. Do not over-tighten connector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector. Refer to . 5. If fluid leakage from the oil pump is noticed, check the oil pump. Refer to . 6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid, indicating a leak from the steering gear. CAUTION: Do not reuse copper sealing washers. Air Bleeding Hydraulic System INFOID:0000000007356580 Incomplete air bleeding causes the following: • Air bubbles in reservoir tank • Clicking noise in oil pump • Excessive buzzing in oil pump When this happens bleed the air again. refill reservoir. Repeat process until fluid level is stabilized. 2. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times. CAUTION: Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the MIN level line. Check tank frequently and add fluid as needed. NOTE: When the vehicle is stationary or while the steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from the oil pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system. 3. Run the engine at idle speed. Hold the steering wheel at each "locked" position for three seconds. CAUTION: LGIA0021E SGIA0506E August 2012 2012 Pathfinder 2012 Pathfinder |