B. Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose (JC/JS Models 2.4L Engine)

NOTE:
The following procedure is required if the power steering pressure hose required replacement per the inspection in Section "A."

1. Open the hood and remove the power steering reservoir cap.

2. Using a suction gun, siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.

3. Using Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) and compressed air, clean the area around the power steering pump where the tube nut screws into the power steering pump.

CAUTION:
Failure to clean the area around the power steering pump tube nut at the power steering pump could allow dirt to enter the power steering hydraulic system during power steering pressure hose replacement.





4. Remove the power steering pressure hose at the pump pressure port (Figure 2).

5. Remove the power steering pressure hose routing bracket bolt at the upper engine mount (Figure 3).

6. Lift the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

7. Clean any dirt from the return hose at the return tube.

8. Remove the return hose at the return tube and allow any fluid in the hose to drain. If equipped with a screw-clamp, be sure to save the original clamp for reinstallation.

8. Remove the routing clamp screw securing the power steering pressure hose to the right side of the crossmember.





9. Using Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) and compressed air, clean the area where the power steering pressure and return hose tube nuts screw into the steering gear (Figure 4).

CAUTION:
Failure to clean the area around the power steering hose tube nuts at the steering gear before disassembly could allow dirt to enter the power steering hydraulic system during power steering pressure hose replacement.

10. Unscrew the tube nut and then remove the power steering pressure hose at the steering gear (Figure 4).





11. Remove the bolts securing the power steering pressure hose routing clamps to the rear of the crossmember (Figure 5).

12. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

13. Lubricate the rubber O-rings on each end of the new power steering pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.

14. Install the new power steering pressure hose tube at the gear. Tighten the tube nut 24 ft. lbs. (32 N.m).

15. Position the power steering pressure hose routing clamps on the rear of the crossmember. Install and tighten the bolts to 71 in. lbs. (8 N.m).

16. Position the power steering pressure hose routing clamp at the right side of the crossmember. Install and tighten the routing clamp screw to 71 in. lbs. (8 N.m).

17. Install the return hose at the return tube and install the clamp. If a screw-clamp is used, tighten it to 20 in. lbs. (2.5 N.m).

18. Use Mopar Brake Clean (or equivalent) and compressed air, clean off any residual power steering fluid that may have spilled onto the front suspension crossmember.

19. Lower the vehicle.

20. Install the power steering pressure hose at the pump pressure port. Tighten the tube nut to 24 ft.lbs. (32 N.m).

21. Install the power steering pressure hose routing bracket bolt to the engine mount. Tighten the bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m).

22. Continue with Section I. Fill and Bleed the Power Steering Hydraulic System.

CAUTION:
If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, power steering pump failure could result.