AP46.00-P-4611V | Check and correct power steering fluid level | 18.1.12 |
MODEL 171 with ENGINE 113, 271, 272
MODEL 172 with ENGINE 152, 271, 276, 651
P46.00-2085-11
Engine 113
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
P46.00-2174-11
Engine 152
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
P46.00-2060-11
Engine 271
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
P46.00-2071-11
Engine 272
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
P46.00-2163-11
Engine 276
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
P46.00-2175-11
Engine 651
1 Cap
1a Dipstick
2 Oil reservoir
| Removing | ||
Danger! | Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid | Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | |
Before opening the hydraulic circuit of the power steering, thoroughly clean the surrounding area of the separation point. Even minute particles of dirt, introduced into the hydraulic components, can result in malfunctions and damage to the power steering. | |||
1 | Turn off engine | ||
2 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | ||
3 | Remove the left engine intake air duct | Engine 113, 272 | |
4 | Remove upper engine cover | Engine 276, 651 | |
5 | Remove cap (1) from oil reservoir (2) | Press the cap (1) downwards and turn counterclockwise through 90°. | |
6 | Wipe off oil dipstick (1a) using a fluff-free rag and seal the oil reservoir (2) with cap (1) | Press the cap (1) downwards and turn clockwise through 90°. | |
| Checking | ||
7 | Remove the cap (1) again and read off the oil level on the oil dipstick (1a), correct the oil level if necessary | Press the cap (1) downwards and turn counterclockwise through 90°. | |
Hold oil dipstick (1a) in vertical position. The oil level must be located on the maximum marking corresponding to the oil temperature. | |||
If oil level is too high, extract steering gear oil down to maximum mark. If oil level is too low, determine cause and eliminate subject to a separate repair order. | |||
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| Install | ||
8 | Seal oil reservoir (2) using cap (1) | Press the cap (1) downwards and turn clockwise through 90°. | |
9 | Install left engine intake air duct | Engine 113, 272 | |
10 | Install upper engine cover | Engine 276, 651 | |
Only install upper engine cover after completing all maintenance operations. | |||
11 | Close engine hood |
Steering gear