Checking power steering fluid
If cold
If hot
O.K.
Open
O.K.
Close
If hot
add
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRONAII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60:C—80:C or 140:F—175:F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is
cold
(about
room
temperature,
10:C—30:C or 50:F—85:F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the "COLD"
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the "HOT" range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONAII
or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
If cold
turn it clockwise. After replacing the filler
add
cap, visually check the steering box case,
vane pump and hose
leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
connections
for
2004 L/C100 from Aug '03 Prod. (OM60A04U)
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