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Steering
The DP drive is equipped with power-assisted mechanical steering. The DPX drive is equipped with the Xact™
fully hydraulic power steering system.
DP power steering pump. Oil level
Turn the filler cap counterclockwise and remove.
Check the oil level is between the MAX and MIN
markings on the dipstick. Fill with ATF. For ATF
grade, see Technical data
DP steering shaft bearing. Lubrication
Lubricate steering shaft bearing with a grease gun.
Use water resistant grease. Press in grease until it is
forced out of the bearing.
Xact™ Power steering, DPX IMPORTANT!
To ensure safe and reliable steering follow these
instructions:
Check steering system oil level every two weeks to
detect level changes. The oil level should not normal-
ly change, oil consumption is negligible over a year. If
the oil level drops there is probably a leak. This leak
must immediately be localized and remedied. Please
contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta work-
shop for repairs. The steering system is filled with au-
tomatic transmission fluid (ATF), the fluid should not
normally require changing. As long as the oil is red
and contains no visible contaminants you do not need
to change the oil. If the color of the oil changes to
black or contains visible contaminants you must
change the oil. The oil should also be changed if the
steering system has been opened for servicing.
WARNING! Always use the recommended
grade of ATF from a recognized manufacturer.
Never fill the steering system with an unknown
grade of fluid. The wrong type of oil can nega-
tively affect steering, and at worst steering
can be lost altogether. The wrong oil can also
damage steering system components.
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