Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jack stands.

Hose Clamp At Power Steering Fluid Cooler:

2. Remove the hose clamps from the power steering fluid hoses. Drain power steering fluid from the hoses and the power steering fluid cooler.

Power Steering Fluid Cooler Attachment:

3. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember.
4. Remove the power steering fluid cooler and mounting brackets as an assembly from the radiator lower crossmember. It is removed by rolling the bottom of the power steering fluid cooler and mounting brackets upward removing the tabs on the brackets from the radiator lower crossmember.

INSTALLATION
1. Install tabs on mounting brackets into the holes in the radiator lower crossmember. Then rotate cooler upward into position on crossmember.

Power Steering Fluid Cooler Attachment:

2. Install the 2 bolts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember. Tighten the attaching bolt to a torque of 7 Nm (60 inch lbs.)

CAUTION: Only the original equipment crimp style clamp can be used when installing the power steering fluid hoses on the power steering oil cooler. Use of a different style clamp may not provide proper retention of the hose to the power steering oil cooler. Refer to the Mopar Parts Catalog for the required replacement hose clamp.

3. Install the hose clamps on the power steering fluid hoses.

Hose Clamp At Power Steering Fluid Cooler:

4. Install power steering fluid hoses on the power steering fluid cooler. Be sure hose clamps are installed on hose past the upset bead on the power steering oil cooler.
5. Using Crimper, Hose Clamp, Special Tool C-4124 properly crimp the clamps on the power steering fluid hoses at the power steering oil cooler.
6. Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires are just off the ground.
7. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
8. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
9. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops.
10. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
11. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
12. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.