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52-6 POWER STEERING - POWER STEERING SYSTEM

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

52 1 . Check the Steering Oil Pump Belt
(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.

Fill up the steering oil if needed. (Refer to
"Chapter 52. 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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