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Steering box fluid level

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I feel really dumb for needing to ask this but how high do I fill the steering box fluid? I can’t find the answer anywhere.

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If you have one, the factory Owners Manual should give all lubricant grades and capacities.
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Manuals are available in the tech wiki, but not sure that is covered, haven't ever checked for that one before. http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... on.Manuals
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"top up as necessary" Why would you put the top up to fill steering box????😁
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per the Nissan Handbook:

MP#90 hypoid gear oil, 0.25 L capacity for worm type box

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Has anyone tried white lithium grease in the steering box? I have read that it is a good alternative, especially if the box leaks. I'm curious if it takes up any of the slop due to wear.
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bobd wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:32 am Has anyone tried white lithium grease in the steering box? I have read that it is a good alternative, especially if the box leaks. I'm curious if it takes up any of the slop due to wear.
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I put just a little over .25 in there and it was just enough to cover the work gear so I’ll call that a win
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