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CHASSIS CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If necessary, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®II 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. "  If hot O.K.  If hot add  If cold O.K.  If cold add Clean all dirt off the ressevior and lok 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 the appropriate range, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®II or III to bring the level within the range. To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift it up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the filler cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage. ! CAUTION The reservoir may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself. 209

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CHASSIS
209
CHECKING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If necessary, add
automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
II
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.
" ±
If hot O.K.
²
If hot add
³
If cold O.K.
´
If cold add
Clean all dirt off the ressevior and lok 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 the appropriate range,
add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II
or
III
to bring
the level within the range.
To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift it up.
To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the filler cap,
visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose
connections for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
!
The reservoir may be hot so be careful not to burn
yourself.