12-38 Simple inspection and service
7 Power steering fluid
Have an authorized dealer replace the fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or DEXRON III type
CAUTION
When adding power steering fluid, be sure to
use fluid of the same brand as the existing fluid.
Mixing two or more different fluids will change
their properties and could cause a failure.
NOTE:
Inspect the power steering fluid level after stopping
the engine and allowing the power steering fluid to
cool. Increases in the fluid temperature cause
increases in the fluid level, so an accurate inspec-
tion of the level is not possible unless the fluid is
cold.
7.1 Inspecting and adding fluid
1. Make sure the parking brake is securely applied.
2. Place the gearshift lever in the “P” position.
3. With the vehicle parked on level ground, place
the front wheels in the straight-ahead position
and stop the engine.
4. Apply chocks to the wheels and make sure the
vehicle does not move.
5. Tilt the cab. P. 12-6
If the vehicle is a Crew-cab model, uncover the
opening for inspecting power steering fluid and
engine coolant. P. 12-4
6. Observe the power steering fluid level in the res-
ervoir tank .
7. If the fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines, it is acceptable. Also, check whether the
power steering fluid is dirty. If it is dirty, have it
replaced by an authorized dealer.
Replacement intervals
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
or every 12 months
Z21413
<Except Crew-cab
models>
Z21414
<Crew-cab models>
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