Power Steering Fluid Level Check; Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level Check; Brake Pad And Disk Check; Brake Fluid Pipe And Hose Check - Opel Zafira B MPV 2006 Owners Workshop Manual

5.2 Power steering fluid reservoir filler cap
(arrowed)
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Power steering
fluid tevet check
1 The power steering fluid reservoir 1s
located on RHO vehicles on the left-hand
side of the engine compartment between
the transmission and the bulkhead. On LHD
vehicles, the reservoir is located between the
engine and bulkhead on the right-hand side
of the engine compartment. The fluid level
should be checked with the engine cold.
2 Wipe clean the reservoir and filler cap,
then unscrew the filler cap from the top of the
reservoir (see illustration). The filler cap has a
bayonet fitting and has a dipstick incorporated
into it.
3 Wipe all fluid from the dipstick with a
clean rag. Refit the dipstick, then remove
it again. Note the fluid level on the dipstick
which should be up to the MAX mark (see
illustration).
4 If topping-up is necessary, obtain a clean
funnel and a long length of flexible pipe
to fit the end of the funnel. Insert the pipe
down behind the engine and into the top of
the reservoir (see illustration). Using power
steering fluid of the specified type (see
Lubricants and fluids), top-up the reservoir by
means of the funnel and tube until the level is
up to the MAX mark on the dipstick. Do this
slowly and carefully, checking the level with
the dipstick frequently. Take care not to overfill
the reservoir.
5 When the level is correct, remove the funnel
and tube and refit the reservoir filler cap.
The clutch hydraulic fluid level markings are
on the side of the fluid reservoir located on the
front of the transmission. The use of a mirror
will be helpful.
2 Check that the level of the fluid is at or near
the MAX marking on the side of the reservoir
(see illustration).
3 If topping-up is required, unscrew the filler
cap and pour in fresh fluid until the level is
Every 20 000 miles - petrol models
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5.3 The fluid level should be up to the MAX
mark (arrowed) on the dipstick
at the MAX marking. Retighten the cap on
completion.
7 Brake pad and diso check
1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up
the front and rear of the vehicle and support
it securely on axle stands (see Jacking and
vehicle support). Remove the roadwheels.
2 For a quick check, the pad thickness
can be carried out via the inspection hole
on the caliper (see Haynes Hint). Using a
steel rule, measure the thickness of the pad
friction linings. This must not be less than that
indicated in the Specifications.
3 The view through the caliper inspection hole
gives a rough indication of the state of the
brake pads. For a comprehensive check, the
brake pads should be removed and cleaned.
The operation of the caliper can then also be
checked, and the condition of the brake disc
itself can be fully examined on both sides.
Chapter 9 contains a detailed description of
how the brake disc should be checked for
wear and/or damage.
4 If any pad's friction material is worn to the
specified thickness or less, a// four pads must
6.2 Clutch fluid reservoir (1) on Easytronic
models
5.4 Use a clean funnel and a long length of
flexible pipe to top-up the reservoir
be renewed as a set. Refer to Chapter 9 for
details.
5 On completion, refit the roadwheels and
lower the vehicle to the ground.
1 The brake hydraulic system includes a
number of metal pipes, which run from the
master cylinder to the hydraulic modulator of
the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and then to
the front and rear brake assemblies. Flexible
hoses are fitted between the pipes and the
front and rear brake assemblies, to allow for
steering and suspension movement.
2 When checking the system, first look for
signs of leakage at the pipe or hose unions,
then examine the flexible hoses for signs
of cracking, chafing or deterioration of the
rubber. Bend the hoses sharply between the
fingers (but do not actually bend them double,
or the casing may be damaged) and check
that this does not reveal previously-hidden
cracks, cuts or splits. Check that the pipes
and hoses are securely fastened in their clips.
3 Carefully working along the length of the
metal pipes, look for dents, kinks, damage
of any sort, or corrosion. light corrosion can
be polished off, but if the depth of pitting is
significant, the pipe must be renewed.