Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018MT000X agn Model Year Start: 2006 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [05/2005 - ] Title: POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 - ] ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc. If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt. HINT: Cracks on the rib side of the belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced. 2. BLEED AIR FROM POWER STEERING (a) Check the fluid level. (b) Jack up the front of vehicle and support it with stands. (c) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several items. (d) Lower the vehicle. (e) Start the engine. (1) Run the engine at idle for a few minutes. (f) Turn the steering wheel. (1) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds. (2) Repeat the previous step several times. (g) Stop the engine. (h) Check for forming or emulsification. If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of forming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system. (i) Check the fluid level. 3.
CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (a) Keep the vehicle level. (b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil reservoir. If necessary, add fluid. Fluid: ATF "DEXRON" II or III HINT: Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD LEVEL range. (c) Start the engine and run it at idle. (d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to boost fluid temperature. cardi