Engine Cold - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

Compact Hydraulic Steering
2. Remove the cap and dipstick from the power‑assisted steering pump and note the fluid level.
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3. The level should be between the "WARM" mark and the "COLD" mark on the dipstick.
4. If the level is below the "COLD" mark, but fluid is still visible in the pump reservoir, add the required amount of fluid through
the fill cap opening to bring the level up to the "WARM" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
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Synthetic Power Steering
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Fluid SAE 0W-30
5. If fluid is not visible in the reservoir, a leak exists in the power‑assisted steering system. Find the cause and correct it.

Engine Cold

1. With the engine stopped, center the sterndrive.
2. Remove the cap and dipstick from the power‑assisted steering pump and note the fluid level.
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Description
© 2016 Mercury Marine
Warm range
Cold range
Where Used
Power steering reservoir 92-858077K01
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
Part No.