F03737
4A–FE and 7A–FE Engines
2C–T, 2C–TE, 3S–FE and 1CD–FTV
EnginesSR0I8–02
R07281
Normal
Abnormal
R10552Engine IdlingEngine Stopped 5 mm (0.20 in.) or less
– STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR–3
POWER STEERING FLUID
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir / reservoir cap dipstick.
If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80C (176F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem (See Pub. No. RM599E on page SR–5).
(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 power steering system (See Pub.
No. RM599E on page SR–5).
(i) Check the fluid level.
