Checking and correcting the power steering fluid level - wh4611pkw0000x(4611)

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Model 107 from 8/85; 123; 124, 129, 140 up to 6/93; 126 from 9/85; 201 from 1/85

Revision: Text revised

Fig 1: Locating Oil Level Mark On Reservoir

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Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level

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Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Sleeve

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Fig 4: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level

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Cap	remove from supply reservoir, install. When installing ensure that gasket is seated properly.
Oil level	check, add oil, if required.
Do not overfill reservoir - observe mark.	1st version (A) (grey cast iron housing) Oil level mark stamped or cast on reservoir (arrow). Oil level at oil temperature of approx. 20°C: 6-8 mm below mark. approx. 80°C (operating temperature): up to mark. 2nd version (aluminum housing) Plastic sleeve with fill level indicator up to 12/90. Oil level at oil temperature of 20-50°C: between min. and max. marks. 3rd version (aluminum housing) Plastic sleeve (30c) with fill level indicator as of 1/91. Oil level at oil temperature of approx. 20°C: between min. and max. marks.
Engine 120 (plastic expansion tank) Plastic cover between cylinder heads	remove, install. Cap remove, install. An oil dipstick with the marks "min" and "max" as well as the associated temperatures is present on the cap for the expansion reservoir.

OIL GRADE

MB steering gear oil part no. 000 989 88 03

see Specifications for Service Products sheet 236.3