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Check and correct power steering fluid level - AP46.00-P-4611N

MODEL 215 

MODEL 220 with CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) except CODE (Z04) Light armoring except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

MODEL 230 with CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

Shown on model 215 with engine 137 

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Expansion Reservoir
G04853082
INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Before opening the hydraulic circuit of the power steering, thoroughly clean the surrounding area of the separation point. Even the smallest dirt particles introduced into the hydraulic components can lead to malfunctions and damage to the power steering    
1 Check oil level in power steering expansion reservoir (30a); correct if necessary IMPORTANT The oil level must always be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marking on the power steering expansion reservoir (30a).  
    FLUID SPECIFICATION MB steering gear oil *BF46.20-P-1001-01A 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Test run engine and check that steering is functioning correctly and is not leaking Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
NOTES In the event of fluid loss, determine the cause and eliminate it (subject to a separate repair order), otherwise malfunctions, steering damage and environmental damage will occur.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
FLUID SPECIFICATION STEERING GEAR

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220 with code 487 Model 230 with code 487
BF46.20-P-1001-01A Power steering Filling capacity Liters ≈ 1.25 ≈ 1.25 ≈ 1.25
MB steering gear oil Sheet BB00.40-P-0345-00A BB00.40-P-0345-00A BB00.40-P-0345-00A