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:
Tyre Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from
the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.
Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels with the
tire ...
Test Probe Caution
Caution: Do not insert test equipment probes (DMM etc.) into any
connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will
deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which
will result in a system failure. Always use the EL-35616
GM-Approved Terminal T ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR ...
