Toyota AVENSIS 2000 Supplement Manual page 662

HOT
Normal
5 mm (0.20 in.) or less
Engine Idling Engine Stopped
AVENSIS/CORONA SUP (RM781E)
STEERING
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
COLD
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
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reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
Abnormal
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem (See page SR–2).
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(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See page
SR–2).
(i) Check the fluid level.
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– POWER STEERING FLUID
SR–3
SR08J–05