00-14 SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICING Steering System Hose Replacement Replace the power steering hoses at intervals of fluid change. Manual Steering Gear Oil 1. Remove the filler plug on the steering unit (1). N3A0003E N3A0001E 2. Fill the gear box to the level of filler plug with spec- ified gear oil through the filler hole. 3. Install and tighten the filler plug. N3A0004E Refilling 1. Connect the fluid lines securely and fill the fluid res- ervoir with specified automatic transmission fluid. 2. When the fluid reservoir is filled to specified level, allow 2 or 3 minutes. While refilling, keep fluid res- ervoir replenished as necessary to prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. 3.
Lower the front wheels to the ground. Start and let the engine idle for a few minutes. Recheck the fluid level and replenish if necessary. N3A0002E Power Steering Fluid Draining 1. Jack up the front wheels until they are clear of the ground. 2. Disconnect the fluid pipes between the steering unit and fluid reservoir, and the fluid hose between the pump and the fluid reservoir. 3. When draining is completed, remove remaining flu- id within hydraulic system by turning the steering wheel to stop in both directions several times. Steering Wheel Free Play Inspection 1. Check the amount of the steering wheel play by turning the wheel in both directions until the tires