ATF _ONLY_. !
-Nate
Lawrence wrote:
>
> I was told not to use power steering fluid in a W123. Is this for a w123?
> Lawrence Rhodes.....
>
>
> Replacing Power Steering Fluid and Power Steering Filter
> by Herbert Rocha
>
> First and foremost, I would recommend getting a pair of safety glasses. As
> you read along in this description, you will know why.
>
> Items that you will need are the following
> * Safety glasses
> * 2 quarts of power steering fluid. MB brand or other brand of regular power
> steering fluid.
>
> * Power steering filter
> * A couple of empty coffee cans or similar empty containers
> * Screwdriver with either straight edge or Phillips head, depending on your
> vehicle
> * A pair of needle nose pliers
> * An assistant to start and stop the engine
> Step 1
> Put on your safety glasses.
>
> Step 2
> Clean the area around the power steering cover and remove the cover. Remove it
> slowly because there may be tension on the power steering cover if the spring
> located inside has lost the retaining clip or lost the ability to retain
> tension on the spring. See note below.
>
> Step 3
> Place a small coffee can adjacent to the power steering pump; away from the
> pulleys and in a stable area. I chose the area right behind the driver side
> headlight.
>
> Step 4
> Identify the return rubber hose at the power steering pump; the return hose is
> the hose without the pressed fitting and just has a regular screw clamp.
>
>
> Step 5
> Disconnect the return hose at the power steering pump by unscrewing the clamp
> and pull the hose away from the steel fitting; you may need to twist the hose
> back and forth for it to come out but it will.
>
> Step 6
> Place the hose into the small container.
>
> Step 7
> To drain the oil, have your assistant start the car. Once the car has started,
> the power steering pump will drain all the oil from the reservoir. Once you
> see that no more oil is draining into your small container and no longer have a
> steady stream, have your assistant stop the engine.
> Note: At this time you be able to see into the reservoir. You will see the
> center shaft, and a spring surrounding the shaft held down with tension by a
> small clip at the top of the spring. At the very bottom of the reservoir, you
> will see a round plate. Underneath this plate is the location of the power
> steering filter.
>
> Step 8
> Carefully, using your needle nose pliers, remove the spring clip. Be careful
> not to lose the clip because it can fly off into the air if disturbed and get
> lost or hit you in the eye (reason for safety glasses). Remember that the
> spring clip is under tension because of the spring that is directly underneath
> it.
>
> Step 9
> Remove the spring.
>
> Step 10
> Remove the round plate.
>
> Step 11
> Remove the power steering filter.
>
> Step 12
> Reconnect power steering hose
>
> Step 13
> Replenish the reservoir with new fluid at the mark indicated on the inside of
> the reservoir.
>
> Step 14
> Have your assistant start the car again. Do this long enough so you no longer
> have a steady stream of oil coming out of the rubber hose. This process will
> flush out the reservoir and the power steering box.
>
>
> Step 15
> Continue this process a few times of replenishing, starting the engine and
> draining until you are satisfied that the oil is clean. You will notice the
> change in color of dirty oil compared to clean oil.
>
> Step 16
> With the reservoir empty, place the new power steering filter into position,
> along with the round plate, the spring and the metal clip. Provide enough
> tension on the spring with the clip to hold the filter assembly in place and
> enough to space clear the cover when the cover is put back on.
>
> Step 17
> Fill the reservoir with fluid at the maximum indicated on the inside of the
> reservoir, and start the car. The fluid should go down slightly because it is
> filling the power steering box and the return hose.
>
>
> Step 18
> Stop the engine. Add enough fluid to the recommended level if needed.
>
> Step 19
> Place the cover back on the reservoir and tighten with the lock nut. You are
> done.
>
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