Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the
proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage
and fluid leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Recommendations in this section.
• |
Clean the power steering
reservoir and cap before removing the cap. |
• | Remove the power steering reservoir cap. |
• | There is a power steering fluid level indicator attached to the
power steering fluid reservoir cap. The marks on the power steering fluid
level indicator, indicate the power steering fluid level. |
• | Inspect the power steering fluid level on the indicator,the power
steering fluid must be at the COLD mark. Add fluid to the power steering reservoir
to bring the level to the COLD mark. |
• | Install the cap onto the power steering reservoir. |
• | Start the engine and allow the engine to warm to proper operating
temperature. |
• | Inspect the power steering fluid reservoir level. |
• | The power steering fluid should be between the COLD and HOT marks
on indicator. |
• | If the level is not between the COLD and HOT marks on indicator
add power steering fluid to the reservoir and recheck the level until it is
between the COLD and HOT marks on indicator. |