TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

1-68 GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE

Fig. 213 Use a funnel to add fluid to the master cylinder

voir

res if r-

Fig. 214 Remove the small screen located in the brake mas :er

reservoir and inspect for tears and dirt deposits

be checked at least every 15,000 miles (24,000km) or 1 year. The fluid level
should be maintained at the uppermost mark on the side of the reserfoir.
Any sudden decrease in the level indicates a possible leak in the sys
and should be checked out immediately.
When adding fluid, use only fresh, uncontaminated brake fluid IDEiting
or exceeding DOT 3 standards. Be careful not to spill any brake fluid pn
painted surfaces, as it eats the paint. Do not allow the brake fluid corfainer
or the master cylinder reservoir to remain open any longer than nece ;sary;
brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, reducing its effectiveness and
causing corrosion in the lines.
A filter is located inside the reservoir. Remove it when checking trjfe lev-
els and inspect for a damaged screen or dirt.

Clutch Master Cylinder

FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS

LEVEL CHECK

The clutch master cylinder is located under the hood, in the left rear sec-

tion of the engine compartment near the brake master. The clutch master

reservoir is made of a translucent plastic so that the levels may be checked

without removing the top. The fluid level in the reservoir should be checked

at least every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year. The fluid level should be

maintained at the uppermost mark on the side of the reservoir. Any sudden

decrease in the level indicates a possible leak in the system and should be

checked out immediately.

When adding fluid, use only fresh, uncontaminated brake fluid meeting

or exceeding DOT 3 standards. Be careful not to spill any brake fluid on

painted surfaces, as it eats the paint. Do not allow the brake fluid container

or the master cylinder reservoir to remain open any longer than necessary;

brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, reducing its effectiveness and

causing corrosion in the lines.

Power Steering Pump

FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS

All vehicles use Dexrorrll or III type automatic transmission fluid in the

power steering system.

LEVEL CHECK

I See Figures 215, 216 and 217

Check the power steering fluid level every 6 months or 6000 miles (9600

km).

1. Make sure that the vehicle is level. If the reservoir is dirty, wipe it
   off.


2. Start the engine and allow it to idle.


3. With the engine at idle, move the steering wheel from LOCK to LOCK
   several times to raise the temperature of the fluid.


4. The power steering pump reservoir is translucent, so the fluid level
   may be checked without removing the cap. Look through the reservoir and
   check for foaming or emulsification.
   "•Foaming or emulsification indicates the either there is air in the
   system or the fluid level is low.

All vehicles use DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid.

Fig. 215 The level indicators are located on the side of the

reservoir tank