Checking Power Steering Level

[Dave1956]

Greetings All:

Where is the power steering pump on a Cummins/Freightliner XC DP chasis? I located the Hydraulic Oil Reservoir in the front above the generator, but I am not sure if this serves the power steering pump. I searched above and under the engine where I would expect to find it (similar to a car or truck) but could not locate it. If the reservoir does serve the power steering pump, would the actual pump also have a dip stick like a car/truck?

Thanks,

Dave

PS, I posted this on Newmar section as well, again thanks.

[DriVer]

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Originally Posted by Dave1956 Where is the power steering pump on a Cummins/Freightliner XC DP chassis? I located the Hydraulic Oil Reservoir in the front above the generator, but I am not sure if this serves the power steering pump. I searched above and under the engine where I would expect to find it (similar to a car or truck) but could not locate it. If the reservoir does serve the power steering pump, would the actual pump also have a dip stick like a car/truck?

Dave, It's unlikely that a RDP unit will have 2 dipsticks to check the power steering fluid.

If your vehicle is registered on the Access Freightliner web-page you can get all the call-outs for where everything is situated on your chassis.

Go to www.freightlinerchassis.com and check it out.

[wagonmaster2]

Sounds like that should be the power steering reservoir. I have a Cat C-7 on the FL chassis but the reservoir is at the back of the coach right at the radiator. It holds about 2-2 1/2 quarts of Dexron Hydraulic , is plastic so you can see the fluid level, and supplies fluid to the power steering. Sounds more reasonable to have it up front than back by the radiator but I didn't have any choice where they put it.

Wagonmaster2
2004 Meridian 36G

[Dave1956]

Thanks...now that you say that Wagonmaster, I think I am mistaken and it is as you describe in the back. I will go tomorrow and check as well as get my vin so I can go to the FL webpage.

Thanks,

Dave

[Dave1956]

I called Freightliner help line and they confirmed that the reservoir is the only place to check power steering fluid. Thanks!

[Triker56]

The one above your generator. Is probably for the windshield washer fluid.