Section 4 - Maintenance
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2. Add the specified fluid to bring the fluid level up to the proper level.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
114
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
Power-assisted steering system
92-858074K01
28
Dexron III Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Power-assisted steering system
Obtain Locally
3. Install the fill cap and dipstick.
Changing
Power‑assisted steering fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your
authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid—3.0 TKS
Checking
1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a. Proper fluid level with engine at normal operating temperature should be within the warm range.
b. Proper fluid level with engine cold should be within the cold range.
a -
Power steering pump fill cap/
dipstick
b -
Cold range
c -
Warm range
3. Fill to full line with specified fluid.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Filling
1. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
2. Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) to bring the fluid level up
to the proper level.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
114
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
Power steering system
92-858074K01
3. Reinstall the fill cap/dipstick.
Changing
Power steering fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
b
c
a
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