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Power Steering Fluid
Ê Tightening torque Unit : N·m {lbf.ft, kgf·m}
Location Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
4 Oil pipe 66.69±12.75 {49±9.4, 6.8±1.3} —
LUBRICATION
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[Inspection and replenishment]
• Straighten the front wheels and stop the engine.
• Remove filler cap 2 of power steering oil tank 1 by turning the filler cap
counterclockwise.
• Wipe off the fluid sticking to dipstick 3 on filler cap 2. Replace the filler
cap.
NOTE
Check the fluid level without screwing on filler cap 2.
• Carefully lit up filler cap 2 and check the fluid sticking to dipstick 3 to
make sure that the fluid is at a point between the end and F on the
dipstick. If the level is low, add fluid.
• After inspection install filler cap 2 by turning it clockwise.
WARNING–
Close filter cap 2 firmly; otherwise power steering fluid will leak
and could catch fire. Also wipe up spilled fluid.
CAUTION–
If the fluid level is far below the recommended range, the fluid
may be leaking.
- Fluid
Location Points of application Kinds Quantity
1 Power steering oil tank Automatic transmission fluid
(DEXRON or DEXRON II type)
Between
end and F
on filler
cap
dipstick
[Replacement]
• Drainage
• Jack up the front wheels.
• Disconnect oil pipe 4 connected to the power steering booster.
• Turn the steering wheel fully left and right repeatedly, and drain the
fluid from the power steering booster.
• After draining the fluid, tighten oil pipe 4 at specified torque.
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4
2
1
3