Toyota 2002 Camry - Page 809

F40897
Normal
Abnormal
R11786
Engine Idling Engine Stopped
5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less
51–4
–POWER STEERING POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
raise fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 75 – 80°C (167 – 176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed the power steer-
ing system.
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed the power steering system.
(i) Check the fluid level.
4. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the rack & pinion
power steering gear assy (See page 51–29).
(b) Connect SST, as shown in the illustration.
SST 09640–10010 (09641–01010, 09641–01020,
09641–01030)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system.
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
raise fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 75 – 80 °C (167 – 176 °F)