- Turn ON the engine.
- Operate the engine until the power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature, about 80°C (170°F).
- Turn OFF the engine.
- Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Inspect the fluid level.
If the fluid level is low, add power steering fluid to the proper level.
Refer to Fluid Capacities and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in Maintenance
and Lubrication.
- Reinstall the reservoir cap.
- When you inspect the fluid level after you service the steering
system, bleed the air from the system.
Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.