Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jack stands.
3. 300M only - The front fascia will require removal to access the power steering cooler.
4. Remove the hose clamp from the lower hose at the power steering fluid cooler. Remove the lower hose from the power steering fluid cooler. Drain remaining power steering fluid from the hoses and the power steering fluid cooler.
5. Remove the hose clamp and upper hose from the power steering fluid cooler.
6. Remove the 6 clips mounting the air dam to the radiator lower support.
7. Remove the 2 nuts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember.
8. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from e the radiator lower crossmember.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the power steering fluid cooler on the radiator lower crossmember.
2. Install the 2 nuts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember. Tighten the attaching nuts to a torque of 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. Install the air dam on the radiator lower support. Attach the air dam to the radiator lower support using new retaining clips.
4. Install power steering fluid hoses and 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. 300M only - Reinstall front fascia.
6. Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires are just off the ground.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid. Use only the proper Mopar Power Steering Fluid or equivalent when filling the power steering fluid reservoir.
7. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure which can be found in the Power Steering Pump to properly refill and bleed power steering system.