Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
Caution: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
- Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regular intervals. Use the appropriate procedure below.
Add fluid when required. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
Fluid Is Hot
3.1. Run the engine until the fluid reaches about 80°C (170°F).
3.2. Turn the engine OFF.
3.3. Remove the reservoir cap.
3.4. Inspect the fluid level on the capstick.
3.5. Ensure that the fluid level is at the HOT/FULL/MAX mark on the capstick.
- If the fluid level is low, add power steering fluid to the proper level.
- Install the reservoir cap.
- When checking the fluid level after servicing the steering system, bleed the air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Power Steering
Specifications
Power Steering System Bleeding
Note:
Use clean, new power steering fluid type only. See the Maintenance
and Lubrication subsection for fluid specifications.
Hoses tou ...
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Hose Clamp
Pro ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...
Rear Side Door Window Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Position the window approximately half way down in the door.
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector
Replacement.
Remove the outer sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer
Sealing Strip Replacement.
Rear Side ...
Power Steering
Specifications
Power Steering System Bleeding
Note:
Use clean, new power steering fluid type only. See the Maintenance
and Lubrication subsection for fluid specifications.
Hoses touching the frame, body or engine may cause system noise.
Verify that the hoses do not touch any ot ...
