400 – Front Axle, Anti-Roll Bar, Dampers and Steering
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400 – Front Axle, Anti-Roll Bar, Dampers and
Steering
400 – 1 Filling / Bleeding Steering System
Filling Procedure
Fill initially with engine oil (Castrol Edge 5W-30, V31 748 012) to 3 mm above
MAX 20° on dipstick
1. Steer from left to right without engine running.
2. Steer lock to lock 10 times while refilling oil level and until the oil
level remains constant.
3. Start engine (idle speed) and run until the oil level sinks in the
reservoir, afterwards switch off the engine.
4. Refill oil to 3 mm above MAX 20°
5. Repeat procedure points 3 and 4 until the oil level remains
constant.
6. Start engine (idle speed) and check the oil level.
7. When warming the engine, steer repeatedly from lock to lock while
checking the oil level at the same time. Add oil if required.