Power Steering - Check The Oil Level - AP46.00-P-4612A

Model 190 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure.Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Open engine hood
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	Remove
2	Remove engine compartment paneling
	Clean
3	Clean area surrounding cap (1) on expansion reservoir (2)	Before opening the hydraulic circuit of the power steering, thoroughly clean the surrounding area of the separation point. Even minute particles of dirt, introduced into the hydraulic components, can result in malfunctions and damage to the power steering.
	Remove
4	Remove cap (1) of power steering expansion reservoir (2)
5	Wipe off oil dipstick (1a) with a fluff-free rag and seal the expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)
	Check
6	Remove cap (1) and read off oil level on oil dipstick (1a)	Observe oil temperature and markings on oil dipstick (1a). Corresponding to the oil temperature, the oil level must be between the "Min." and "Max." marks.
		In order to avoid measurement errors, hold the oil dipstick (1a) upright.
		If the oil level is too low or too high: ↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
	Install
7	Seal expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)
8	Install engine compartment paneling
	Finishing activity
9	Close engine hood
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