Rear-Mounted

rv mm 46.02.000
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and apply the parking brake. Chock the rear tires.
  2. Clean around the power steering reservoir cap with a clean rag, then remove the reservoir cap. See Fig..

    Fig. 1, Steering System Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir (rear-mounted)

    3. Warning: Fill only with approved clean fluid. Do not mix fluid types. Any mixture or any unapproved fluid could lead to seal deterioration and leaks. Fluid leakage could cause loss of power steering assist, possibly resulting in personal injury and property damage.

    Important: Do not confuse coolant with hydraulic fluid. Both are pink in color.

  3. Fill the reservoir to a level between the MIN and MAX marks. Use only Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF), or an equivalent. See Table. for approved power steering fluid.

    Table 1, Approved Power Steering Fluid

    Fluid Type

    Approved Fluid 1

    Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Dexron® III
    1. Use the same lubricant when assembling parts as is used in the power steering system.

    Table 1, Approved Power Steering Fluid

  4. Replace the reservoir cap.
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Parent topic: Checking the Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
Document Number: 0000120883
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-13