POWER STEERING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
90-863160 MAY 2000 Page 6A-9
Filling and Air Bleeding Power Steering System
Checking Fluid Level
Engine Warm
1. Stop engine. Position drive unit so that it is straight back.
2. Remove fill cap / dipstick from power steering pump and note fluid level.
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3. Level should be between the FULL HOT mark and ADD mark on dipstick.
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a-Proper Fluid Level with Engine Warm
4. If level is below ADD mark, but fluid is still visible in pump reservoir, add required amount
of Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Dex-
ron III through fill cap opening, to bring level up to FULL HOT mark on dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. If fluid is not visible in reservoir, a leak exists in the power steering system. Find cause
and correct.
Engine Cold
1. With engine stopped, position drive unit so that it is straight back.
2. Remove fill cap / dipstick from power steering pump and note fluid level.
3. Level should be between FULL COLD mark and bottom of dipstick.
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a-Proper Fluid Level with Engine Cold
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