Maintenance 911 Carrera (996) · Power steering -GT3

Maintenance 911 Carrera (996) Power steering -GT3 Checking the fluid level General Damageto the power-assistedsteering is caused by a shortage of oil in the hydraulic system. Even small leaks can cause the fluid to escape and damage the servo pump as a result of the high oil pressure occurring in the hydrauliccircuit. Grunt-likenoises when the steering is turned or 167_99 foam formation in the reservoir indicates a shortage of oil and/or that air has also been Note sucked in. However,before topping up the Multiple steering operations (manoeuvring)withreservoir, remedy any leaks on the suction side the engine switched off change the fluid level inand replace the faulty part on the pressure side. the reservoir -fluid level rises. In this case, the Checking the fluid level for the engine must be run for at least 5 seconds immediatelyprior to the fluid level check. *power-assisted steering The reservoir is located in the engine 1. Open the enginelid. Open the cap of thecompartment. There are two markings on the supplytank. * dipstick located on the reservoir cap. Here, the marking "Cold"for the cold engine (approx. 2. Wipe off the dipstick.200 C) is on one surface and the marking for Close and then reopen the cap. The fluid levelthe hot engine "Hot' (approx. 800 C) is on the should be in the shaded area below the "Cold"other surface. marking (marking = max. level at 200 C). Top up with Pentosin if necessary.* Check the fluid level (PentosinCHF 11 S) when The upper "Hot" mark is intended for athe engine is not running and when it is cold (approx. 200 C). * fluid temperature of 800 C. * When filling in and topping up with Pentosin, make sure that Pentosin does not come into contact with the coolant hoses. In order to avoid overfilling and the resulting overflowing, observe the specifications on this page. If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, thoroughly clean them with water IMMEDIATELY! Replace visibly swollen coolant hoses! 03 20 00 Maintenance -GT3 03 -30 9960327 Printed in Germany -31, 1999