E. Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose (DS Models / All Engines)

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 the power steering fluid from the power steering pump reservoir.

3. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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.





6. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose at the power steering pump (Figure 12).





7. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose at the steering gear (Figure 13).

8. Using a paint pen or chalk, mark the location of the plastic double tie strap on the power steering cooler hose. This will ensure that the new double tie strap is installed in the same location.

9. Cut and discard the plastic double tie strap that routes the power steering pressure hose past the power steering cooler hoses.

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

11. Place the new power steering pressure hose into position on the vehicle.

12. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the steering gear. Tighten the tube nut to 23 ft. lbs. (32 N.m).

13. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump. Tighten the tube nut to 23 ft. lbs. (32 N.m).

14. Using Mopar Brake Cleaner or equivalent, clean any spilled power steering fluid from the engine crossmember, skid plate and frame rail.

15. Align the new double plastic tie strap to the reference mark made in Step 8. Secure the double tie strap to the power steering pressure hose and the power steering cooler hose.

16. Verify that the power steering pressure hose is not in contact with the frame rail. Adjust the tie strap location as required.

17. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

18. 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.