Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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STEERING -
On-vehicle Service
37A-9
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
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1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, start the engine,
and then turn the steering wheel several times to raise
the temperature of the fluid to approximately 50 - 60 _ C.
2. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to
the left and right several times.
3. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness.
Check the difference of the fluid level when the engine
is stopped, and while it is running. If the change of the
fluid level is 5 mm or more, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENT
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1. Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them
with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection.
3. Connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain the
oil into a container.
4. Disconnect the high tension cable.
Caution
Be careful not to position the high-tension cable near
the delivery pipe.
5. While operating the starting motor intermittently, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left and right several
times to drain all of the fluid.
6. Connect the return hoses securely, and then secure it
with the clip.
7. Fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid up to the lower
position of the filter, and then bleed the air.
Specified fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON or DEXRON
II
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
While engine
running
While engine
stopped
Return hose
Vinyl hose