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NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-
aging the parts or paintwork.
Checking power steering fluid
If hot
Open
O.K.
Close
If hot
add
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRONrII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot
(60_C–80_C or 140_F–175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is
cold
(about
room
temperature,
10_C–30_C or 50_F–85_F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the "COLD"
If cold
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
O.K.
should be in the "HOT" range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII
or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
If cold
turn it clockwise. After replacing the filler
add
cap, visually check the steering box case,
vane pump and hose
leaks or damage.
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