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Checking and topping up hydraulic fluid for power steering
Checking and topping up hydraulic fluid for power steering
l  Engine must not be running.
–  Raise vehicle so that front wheels are free.
–  Turn front wheels to full left lock.
–  Open service flap in wheel housing liner (left-side).
   
The fluid level must be between -arrow a- 15 mm (max) and -arrow b- 25 mm (min) below top edge of reservoir.
l  Excess fluid must be drained off if the level is above the range specified above.
l  If the fluid is below the specified level, the hydraulic system should be checked for leaks → Chapter. In this case it is not sufficient to merely top up the fluid.
  Note
If there are no leaks in the hydraulic system, top up hydraulic fluid. Do not re-use hydraulic fluid which has been drained off.
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Topping up hydraulic fluid
–  On vehicles with battery in engine compartment: remove headlight (left-side) → Rep. gr.94.
–  Unscrew filler cap -1- from motor/pump unit -2-.
–  Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.
–  Screw on cap hand tight, then remove it again and check hydraulic fluid level.
l  The cap must first be fully screwed on in order to obtain an accurate fluid level reading.
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The fluid level must be between the lowest marking -arrow A- and the highest marking -arrow B- on the dipstick.
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Checking steering system for leaks > < Bleeding steering system, checking for leaks and checking fluid level