FLUID LEAKAGE
Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage, looseness, or wear.
Scheme 29
- Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50° to 80°C (122° to 176°F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.
- Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop.
- Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and carefully, check for fluid leakage. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may be damaged.)
- If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
- If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-388052-S06195073732011022800000) ".
- Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating leakage from steering gear.
Draining
- Disconnect both high and low pressure lines from power steering gear.
- Drain into a suitable container.
Steering Fluid
| Fluid type and capacity | Refer to " FOR NORTH AMERICA : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (United States and Canada), " FOR MEXICO : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (Mexico). |
STEERING FLUID REFERENCE CHART