Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking
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-- Remove sealing cap from reservoir.
-- Clean off oil dipstick with a clean cloth.
-- Screw in sealing cap hand-tight, remove again and check fluid level.
Fluid level is only valid if cap has been screwed on.
Engine not running and front wheels in straight-ahead position.
-- Check oil level.
Oil level must be located between lowest marking -arrow A- and highest marking -arrow B- of oil dipstick.
If oil level is above marking -arrow B-, the oil must be extracted.
Do not reuse fluid you have drained.
-- If hydraulic system is properly sealed, top off hydraulic fluid.
-- Install sealing cap hand-tight on reservoir.