User Manual

If these checks do not reveal the problem,
or if you correct them and still have a
steering problem, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer for evaluation.
Power Steering Fluid
CAUTION
When adding fluid, be sure to use fluid
of
the same type. While many fluids
have the same description and intend-
ed purpose, they should not be mixed
due to incompatible additives. Mixing
incompatible fluids may lead to equip-
ment damage.
NOTE
Before removing reservoir cap, wipe
the
outside of the cap so that no dirt or
debris falls into the reservoir.
Check the power steering fluid level using
the following procedure:
1.
Park the vehicle on level ground
and turn the engine off.
2. Open hood
3. Open the fill cap to the power
steering reservoir
.
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
COLD, the fluid level should be
at or above the Minimum
indicator level and should
generally not exceed the middle
point between Maximum and
Minimum level indicators.
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
WARM, the fluid should NOT
exceed the Maximum level
indicator and should generally
not drop below the middle point
between the Maximum and
Minimum level indicators.
Steering Shaft Bolt Torque
Specifications
The steering (intermediate shaft) U-joint
pinch bolt should be tightened on the first
day or two of operation, then checked
weekly (see Weekly Checks). The
following are common torque specifications
for most steering shafts.
Steering U-joint Pinch Bolt
Fastener Size Torque Spec. lb-ft
(N•m)
7/16 -in. 37-43 (50-58)
Pitman Arm Clamp Bolt
Fastener Size Torque Spec. lb-ft
(N•m)
3/4 -in. 300-320 (406-433)
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