00 00 ... Steering fluid reservoir: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary

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Visual Inspection And Leak Test:

Check connections, hoses and steering gear for traces of fluid.

Checking Fluid Level:

Check fluid level with engine switched off at expansion tank of power steering/ride-height control system.

If necessary, add hydraulic fluid (refer to appropriate article in Service Information Operating Fluids) up to Max. marking (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Fluid Reservoir Min/Max Marking

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IMPORTANT: If the fluid level has dropped to the Min. marking (2), you must check the power steering and ride-height control for leaks and issue a separate invoice for this work. It Is Not Enough Merely To Top Up The Fluid.