Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3413

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
10.Power Steering Fluid
A: SPECIFICATION
Recommended power steering fluid
DEXRON III or equivalent
B: INSPECTION
1) Check power steering fluid for deterioration or
contamination. If the fluid is highly deteriorated or
contaminated, drain it and refill with new fluid.
2) Check joints and units for oil leakage. If any oil
leaks are found, repair or replace the applicable
part.
3) Inspect fluid level on flat and level surface with
engine "OFF" by indicator of reservoir tank.
If the level is at lower point or below, add fluid to
keep the level in the specified range of the indica-
tor. If at upper point or above, drain fluid by using a
syringe or the like.
(1) Check at temperature 20°C (68°F) on reser-
voir surface of oil pump; read the fluid level on
the "COLD" side.
(2) Check at temperature 80°C (176°F) on res-
ervoir surface of oil pump; read the fluid level on
the "HOT" side.
C: REPLACEMENT
1) Set the vehicle on the lift.
2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
3) Remove air intake duct.
4) Drain fluid from the reservoir tank.
5) Lift-up the vehicle.
6) Remove under cover.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Manufacturer
B.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
HOT MAX. COLD MAX.
HOT MIN.
COLD MIN.
PS-00159
PS-92
7) Remove jack-up plate.
(1) Jack-up plate
8) Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gear-
box assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While
turning steering wheel to the left and right, drain flu-
id through the hose. Similarly, drain fluid from the
other pipe joint B.
LHD model
( 2 )
( 1 )
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
RHD model
( 1 )
( 2 )
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
9) Connect pipe joint A and B.
( 1 )
PS-00044
PS-00026
PS-00333