Power steering - Check the oil level - AP46.00-P-4612EW

MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 273, 276, 642, 651 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

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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Vehicle with engine 276

Fig 6: Checking Power Steering Fluid Level (Engine 276)

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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
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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. It can otherwise be damaged.
3.3	Remove front engine cover	Engine 156, 276 Place front engine cover on a padded base. It can otherwise be damaged.
4	Remove cap (1) of power steering expansion reservoir (2)	The area around the separating point must be cleaned thoroughly before the hydraulic system of the power steering is cleaned. Even minute particles of dirt can result in malfunctions and damage to the hydraulic components. 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)	Observe oil temperature and markings on oil dipstick (1a). The oil level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings which correspond to the oil temperature. In order to avoid measurement errors, hold the oil dipstick (1a) upright. If the oil level is too low: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
	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
8.3	Fit front engine cover	Engine 156, 276
9	Close engine hood
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