MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
Page 1B-46 90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
Power Steering
Checking Fluid Level
IMPORTANT: Use only Power Trim and Steering Fluid or automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) Dexron III in power steering system.
ENGINE WARM
1. Stop engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the dipstick from the power steering fluid reservoir and observe the fluid level.
3. The fluid level should be between the full hot mark and the full cold mark on dipstick.
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c
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b
a-Dipstick
b-Fluid Reservoir
c-Full Hot Mark
d-Full Cold Mark
4. If the fluid level is below marks, but fluid is visible in reservoir, add fluid to bring the level
up to the full hot mark on the dipstick. Do NOT overfill.
5. If fluid is not visible in reservoir, a leak exists in the power steering system. Find and
correct the cause.