Toyota T100 1996 Service Manual page 1712

Normal
5 mm (0.2 in.)
or less
Engine Idling
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
STEERING
INSPECTION
1.
(a)
(b)
If necessary, add fluid.
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
SR2267
reservoir cap dipstick. 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.
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(f)
(g)
(h)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system.
(i)
Engine Stopped
R11361
− 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
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
Check the fluid level.
SR−5
SR073−04