ap4600a4611la

Check and correct power steering fluid level

Type ap · topic 46.00 · version 0100 · 2007-02-16

Applies to: STEERING 766.422 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054 STEERING 766.570 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 46 Steering › 46.00 General — Series 390 (models 053, 054)

EinPAS 22 Steering › 22.15 Power steering › 22.15.5 Power steering assembly — Series 390 (models 053, 054)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 766 422, 766 570

AP46.00-A-4611LA

Check and correct power steering fluid level

5.2.07

STEERING 766.422 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054

STEERING 766.570 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054

Check and correct power steering fluid level

A46.00-0007-11

1 Dipstick

2 Cap

3 Oil reservoir

a Max marking

b Min marking

Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

1

Start engine and turn steering wheel to the extreme left and right number of time to warm up the steering gear oil

Only check oil level with steering gear oil at operating temperature .

2

Allow engine to idle

Checking

3

Check level of steering gear oil and correct if necessary

The steering gear oil must stand on the oil dipstick (2) between the

Max marking (a) and the

Min marking (b).

Automatic transmission fluids
(ATF, type A, suffix A)

Sheet 236.2

BB00.40-P-0236-02A

In the case of large oil loss:

Check steering circuit for leaks and remove leaky locations as necessary

As a separate repair order.

4

Turn off engine

5

Recheck level of steering gear oil

After turning off the engine the steering gear oil should rise by 1 to 2 cm in the oil reservoir (1).

If the steering gear oil rises by more than 2 cm:

Bleed steering system

- subject to separate repair order.

Referenced documents