Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 2051

HOT
Normal
5 mm (0.20 in.) or less
Engine Idling
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
STEERING
INSPECTION
1.
(a)
COLD
(b)
If necessary, add fluid.
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
R11740
reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.
(c)
(d)
(e)
Abnormal
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem (See page SR−4).
R11741
(f)
(g)
(h)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See page
SR−4).
Engine Stopped
(i)
R11786
− POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Keep the vehicle level.
With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
Check for foaming or emulsification.
With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Stop the engine.
Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
Check the fluid level.
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SR−5
SR08J−08