2. Remove the cap and dipstick from the powerāassisted steering pump and note the fluid level.
a - Fill cap/dipstick
3. The level should be between the "WARM" mark and the "COLD" mark on the dipstick.
a - Warm range
b - Cold range
4. If the level is below the "COLD" mark, but fluid is still visible in the pump reservoir, add the required amount of fluid through
the fill cap opening to bring the level up to the "WARM" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
138
Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid SAE 0W-30
Power steering reservoir 92-858077K01
5. If fluid is not visible in the reservoir, a leak exists in the powerāassisted steering system. Find the cause and correct it.
Engine Cold
1. With the engine stopped, center the sterndrive.
2. Remove the cap and dipstick from the powerāassisted steering pump and note the fluid level.
Compact Hydraulic Steering
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