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4 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level, Bleed‐
ing Steering System and Checking
for Leaks
⇒ “4.1 Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil Level”,
page 310 .
⇒ “4.2 Steering System, Bleeding after Replacing”, page 311 .
⇒ “4.3 Steering System, Checking for Leaks”, page 312 .
4.1 Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil
Level
– Do not run engine and turn front wheels to straight ahead po‐
sition.
Fluid in Cold Condition:
– Remove the cap.
– Wipe dipstick off with a clean cloth.
– Screw cap on hand-tight and unscrew again.
Note
The cap must be fully screwed in order to obtain an accurate fluid
level reading.
– Check the fluid level: Level must be in area of “MIN” mark (up
to 2 mm above or below mark).
Fluid at operating temperature (from approximately 50 °C):
– Check the fluid level: the level must between the “MIN” and
“MAX” markings.
Note
♦ Fluid must be drawn off if the level is above the specified
range.
♦ If oil level is below aforementioned area, then the hydraulic
system must be checked for leaks. It is not enough to just add
fluid.
♦ Do not use drained hydraulic oil.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
310 Rep. Gr.48 - Steering