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

Model 207 with engine 271, 272, 273, 276, 278, 642, 651

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering

Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 276, 278, 642, 651

Vehicles with hydraulic power steering

Vehicle with engine 156

Fig 1: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 156)

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Vehicle with engine 271

Fig 2: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 271)

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Vehicle with engine 272, 273

Fig 3: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 272, 273)

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Vehicle with engine 642

Fig 4: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 642)

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Vehicle with engine 651

Fig 5: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 651)

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	Remove
	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
1	Switch off ignition
2	Open engine hood
			AR88.40-P-1000EW
		MODEL 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection) Moving the engine hood to the vertical position: Detach the left and right clamping lever at the top of the left and right engine hood hinge.
3.1	Remove left engine intake air duct (3)	ENGINE 272, 273
3.2	Remove upper engine cover	ENGINE 642, 651 Place upper engine cover onto padded base. Otherwise damage will be unavoidable.
3.3	Remove front engine cover	ENGINE 156 Lift the front engine cover straight up without tilting it and place it down on a padded base. Otherwise damage will be unavoidable.
4	Remove cap (1) of power steering 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. Press the cap (1) downwards and turn counterclockwise through 90°.
5	Wipe off oil dipstick (1a) with a fluff-free rag and seal the expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)	Press the cap (1) downwards and turn clockwise through 90°.
	Check
6	Remove cap (1) and read off oil level on oil dipstick (1a), correct oil level if necessary	Observe oil temperature and markings on oil dipstick (1a). The oil level must be located on the maximum marking corresponding to the oil temperature. In order to avoid measurement errors, hold the oil dipstick (1a) upright. If oil level is too low, determine cause and eliminate subject to a separate repair order.
		Power steering	*BF46.20-P-1001-01E
	Install
7	Seal expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)
8.1	Install left engine intake air duct (3)	ENGINE 272, 273
8.2	Install upper engine cover	ENGINE 642, 651 Only install upper engine cover after completing all maintenance operations.
8.3	Fit front engine cover	ENGINE 156 Only install the front engine cover after completing all the maintenance operations.
9	Close engine hood
			AR88.40-P-1000EW
		MODEL 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection) Mount left and right clamping lever onto top on left and right engine hood hinge.

STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation			Model 207	Model 212
BF46.20-P-1001-01E	Power steering	Filling capacity	Liter	≈0, 8	≈0, 8
BF46.20-P-1001-01E	Power steering	Specification		MB 345.0 Hydraulic Fluid A 001 989 24 03 (Pentosin CHF 11 S Hydraulic Fluid)	MB 345.0 Hydraulic Fluid A 001 989 24 03 (Pentosin CHF 11 S Hydraulic Fluid)