On-Vehicle Inspection

1. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.

If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.

HINT:

Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. Replace the belt if there are any missing ribs.

Fig 1: Inspecting Drive Belt

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1. Check the fluid level (see step  3).
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel.
   1. With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine.
   1. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. Turn the steering wheel.
   1. With the engine idling, turn the wheel to the left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds.
   2. Repeat ( 1) several times.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Check for foaming or emulsification.

   Especially, if the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.

   Fig 2: Checking Foaming Or Emulsification

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9. Check the fluid level (see step  3).

1. Keep the vehicle horizontal.
2. With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil reservoir.

   If necessary, add fluid.

   Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III 

   HINT:

   When hot, check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the oil reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD LEVEL range.

3. Start the engine and run at idle.
4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to raise fluid temperature.

   Fluid temperature: 75 to 80°C (167 to 176°F) 

   Fig 3: Checking Fluid Level

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5. Check for foaming or emulsification.

   If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed the power steering system.

   Fig 4: Checking Foaming Or Emulsification

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6. With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
   Fig 5: Measuring Fluid Level In Oil Reservoir (Engine Idling)

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7. Stop the engine.
8. Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil reservoir

   Maximum fluid level rise: About 5 mm (0.20 in.) 

   If a problem is found, bleed the power steering system.

9. Check the fluid level.

1. Disconnect the pressure feed tube assy (see OVERHAUL ).
2. Connect SST, as shown in Fig 6 .

   SST 09640-10010 (09641-01010, 09641-01020, 09641-01030)

   Fig 6: Connecting SST

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