Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid Hydraulic Steering
Run the engine until the power steering fluid reaches about80°C (170°F).Turn the engine OFF.If the power steering fluid reservoir is covered by a shieldor a cover, remove the shield or the cover, as applicable.Clean the power steering fluid reservoir and the reservoircap.Remove the reservoir cap.
Note:Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regularintervals.
Inspect the power steering fluid level in the reservoir or onthe cap stick, as applicable. Ensure that the fluid level is at theHOT/FULL/MAX mark on the cap stick or on the reservoir, asapplicable.Caution:When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, alwaysuse the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the properfluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
Add power steering fluid if necessary. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.Install the reservoir cap.If you removed a shield or a cover, install the shield or thecover, as applicable.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement Tie Rods and Linkage
Removal ProcedureRemove 1-steering gear boot. Refer toSteering Gear Boot Replacement.Turn the steering wheel in order to position the steeringgear rack so that only 2 rack teeth and the flat surface o ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement Steering Gear Assembly
Special ToolsJ-22610Keystone Clamp PliersFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the steerin ...
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Jump Starting Starting System
For more information about the vehicle battery, seeBattery.Jump starting can be used on vehicles with run-down batteries by using jumper cablesand another vehicle.Warning:Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:They contain acid that can burn you.They contain gas that can explode or ig ...
