Rover 214 & 414 Service and Repair Manual - Rover club

Power steering fluid level
Before you start
4 Make sure that the car is on level ground.
4 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
4 The engine should be stopped.
4 Do not operate the steering once the
engine is stopped.
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The power steering fluid reservoir is
located on the right-hand side of the
engine compartment, just behind the cooling
system expansion tank. MAX and MIN level
marks are indicated on the side of the
reservoir and the fluid level should be
maintained between these marks at all times.
Wiper blades
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Check the condition of the wiper blades. If they are cracked or
show any signs of deterioration, or if the glass swept area is
smeared, renew them. For maximum clarity of vision, wiper blades
should be renewed annually, as a matter of course.
Safety first
l If the reservoir requires repeated toppingup,
there is a fluid leak somewhere in the
system which should be investigated
immediately.
l If a leak is suspected, the car should not be
driven until the power steering system has
been checked.
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If topping-up is necessary, first wipe the
area around the filler cap with a clean rag
before removing the cap. When adding fluid,
pour it carefully into the reservoir to avoid
spillage. Be sure to use only the specified
fluid.
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Weekly checks
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After filling the reservoir to the proper
level, make sure that the cap is refitted
securely to avoid leaks and the entry of
foreign matter into the reservoir.
To remove a wiper blade, pull the arm fully away from the glass
until it locks. Swivel the blade through 90º, press the locking tab
with a finger nail and slide the blade out of the arm’s hooked end. On
refitting, ensure that the blade locks securely into the arm.