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B. REGULAR MAINTENANCE :
i. POWER STEERING OIL REPLACEMENT :
1. Position the vehicle in the two post lift and lift
the vehicle or take the vehicle on pit.
2. Remove the stone guard.
3. Loosen the spring band clamp. Disconnect
the return lines and allow the oil to drain. Put
suitable container below the lines to collect
the oil & avoid the spilling of oil on subframe.
4. Remove the clamp and disconnect the return
hose from the reservoir and allow the oil to
drain from it as well.
5. Crank the engine for ten seconds without
allowing the engine to start (if possible). Stop
the engine immediately if the engine starts.
6. Now turn the steering wheel left and right to
full-lock (each side) three to four times to
drain the oil completely from system.
CAUTION:
The power steering oil will drain from both
hoses as well as the pump; hence make
necessary arrangements to collect the oil.
When the oil is completely drained plug the
holes properly to avoid entry of contaminants
and dirt particles into the pump.
7. Once the oil is drained, refit the return line
and fix the spring band clamp at the required
location.
8. Fix the return hose and fit the spring band
clamp on it.
9. Lower the vehicle. Fill the oil into the system
as per requirement and bleed the system.
(For Bleeding procedure refer Hydraulic
system Air Bleeding.)