Operator`s manual

112 Maintenance
Steering and Brakes Maintenance
Steering System
Excessive play in the steering system is
checked by turning the steering wheel while
the engine is stopped. With the front wheels
pointing straight ahead, turn the steering
wheel until the front wheel starts moving.
Then, turn the steering wheel the other way
until the front wheel moves. Play should not
be more than 1 in. (25 mm) at the rim of
the steering wheel.
If the steering play is excessive, check the
steering linkage for looseness, wear, etc.
Make necessary repairs before driving the
vehicle.
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Power Steering Reservoir
The power steering fluid reservoir is filled
with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Dexron
®
III for the power steering system.
Change fluid every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). Change filter every year or
more often if necessary.
If the fluid has darkened, it indicates that
the power steering system is running hotter
than normal and the fluid is overheating.
Take the vehicle to a Volvo Truck dealer for
troubleshooting the overheating and to have
the fluid changed.
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