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POWER STEERING - POWER STEERING SYSTEM 38-5
ONBOARD CHECKING

1. Check the belt of the steering oil pump
(a). Visually check for overly wear of the
steering oil pump belt and damage of
connection.
If any, replace a new steering oil pump belt.
NOTICE:
Crack on the edge of the edge is normal.
However, if any peeling, replace a new belt.
(b). Check the deflection of the steering oil
pump belt.
Press the center of the belt at 98N with
an analyzer, check the belt deflection and
adjust it if needed.
DANGER:
During the operation, ensure the engine is off.

2. Check the steering oil level
(a). Park the vehicle on a flat road.

(b). Check the steering oil level.
NOTICE:
Check whether the level is within the scale of the
oil dipstick. 38
• Fill up the steering oil if needed.(Refer
to"Chapter 38 Power Steering - Steering
Oil, Replacement")
Steering oil : ATF- Ⅲ

(c). Start the engine in idling.
(d). Turn the steering wheel for several times
within the extreme positions on both
sides, in order to increase the steering oil
temperature.
WARNING:
Stay no more than 5 seconds when the steering
wheel is at the extreme position, or it may damage
the steering oil pump.

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