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2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, Standard

Power Steering Fluid: Inspection

2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, StandardSECTION Inspection
  1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL 
    1. Keep the vehicle level.
    2. With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil reservoir.

      If necessary, add fluid.

      Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III 

      Fig 1: Checking Fluid Level
      G02601837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

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

      Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F) 

    5. Check for foaming or emulsification.

      If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering system (See BLEEDING  ).

      Fig 2: Checking Fluid For Foaming Or Emulsification
      G02601838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
    7. Stop the engine.
    8. Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.

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

      If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See BLEEDING  ).

    9. Check the fluid level.
    Fig 3: Measuring Fluid Level In Oil Reservoir
    G02601839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE 
    1. Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane pump (See REMOVAL  ).
    2. Connect SST, as shown in Fig 4 .

      SST 09640-10010 (09641-01010, 09641-01030, 09641-01060)

      NOTE: Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
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