Power Steering Fluid Level - Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION 1-4
2. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
• Level of power steering fluid
The power steering fluid should be maintained at a proper
level.
Check level as follows:
1) Drive the car several miles or kilometers to bring power
steering system up to the normal operating temperature of
about 60°C (140°F).
2) Park the car on a level surface and stop the engine.
3) Remove the level gauge and wipe it clean.
4) Reinstall the level gauge firmly.
5) Remove it again and read the level on the "HOT" side.
If the fluid level is at the lower level or below it, add
recommended power steering fluid up to the high level.
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a. The available power steering fluid is the same as the auto-
matic transmission fluid. (Except XT6)
The available CYBRID POWER steering fluid is "SPECIAL
POWER STEERING FLUID". (XT6)
Be sure to use the recommended fluid .
b. When power steering fluid is added, be careful not to allow
any dust into the tank.
3. TOE
1) To check the toe, make sure that the vehicle has a full
fuel tank and that the spare tire, floor mats and service tool
are in place. No other weight should be present.
2) Place the vehicle on a flat, level surface, and set the front
wheels in the straight ahead position.
3) Mark a line at the center of the tread surface on each tire,
and then mark the front and rear end positions of both front
tires on the ground. Measure the distance between the right
When the fluid level is to be checked without warm ing up the and left tires at both the front and rear ends, and then check
power steering system [at approximately 21°C (70°F)1, read the toe by using the following equation:
the fluid level at the "COLD" position of the level gauge.
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