Volvo VHD Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 116)

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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