Due to recent events we would like to provide you with an overview of the respective hydraulic fluid to be filled in the event of repairs or work on hydraulic steering systems.
Only approved hydraulic fluids may be added to the steering system.
Otherwise customer complaints may arise.
The following hydraulic fluids are approved or to be used:
Hydraulic fluid A: ATF steering gear oil A 000 989 88 03 10,
According to Sheet 236.3
Specifications for Operating Fluids BB00.40-P-0236-03A
Hydraulic fluid B: Pentosin hydraulic fluid A 001 989 24 03 10,
According to Sheet 345.0
Specifications for Operating Fluids BB00.40-P-0345-00A
Hydraulic fluid C: Central hydraulics fluid A 001 989 20 03 12,
According to Sheet 344.0
Specifications for Operating Fluids BB00.40-P-0344-00A
The hydraulic fluid to be used is listed in the hydraulic fluids for steering systems chart.
Hydraulic fluid for steering systems chart |
Model | Hydraulic fluid A: | Hydraulic fluid B: | Hydraulic fluid C: |
163 | X | ||
164* | X | ||
164 ** | X | ||
168 | X | ||
171 | X | ||
172 | X | ||
197 | X | ||
199 | X | ||
203 | X | ||
203.2 *** | X | ||
204 | X | ||
207 | X | ||
209 | X | ||
210 | X | ||
210 *** | X | ||
211 | X | ||
212 | X | ||
215 | X | ||
216 | X | ||
219 | X | ||
220 | X | ||
221 | X | ||
230 | X | ||
240 | X | ||
251* | X | ||
251 ** | X | ||
414 | X | ||
461, 463 | X | ||
124, 129, 170, 202, 208 **** | X |
*with belt-driven power steering pump
**with electrohydraulic power steering pump
*** with level control on rear axle (code 480)
****and all other vehicles with recirculating-ball steering