Power Steering Fluid Pressure Hose

NOTE: Cap all open ends of hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports. This will prevent entry of foreign material into the components when power steering hoses are removed from vehicle.

WARNING: Power steering oil, engine parts and the exhaust system may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine with any loose or disconnected hoses. Do not allow hoses to touch hot exhaust manifold or catalyst.





REMOVE
1. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the power steering gear. Let power steering fluid drain from hose.





2. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the outlet fitting of the power steering pump. Let power steering fluid drain from he
3. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
4. Discard O-ring at end of tube and/or the washer seal.

INSTALL
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose ends, power steering pump and steering gear ports.
2. Install new O-rings and/or washer seals on the ends of the power steering hoses. Lubricate O-rings or washer seals using fresh clean power steering fluid.
3. Install the power steering fluid pressure hose into the outlet fitting of the power steering pump. Do not tighten power steering pressure hose to power steering pump fitting at this time.





4. Route the power steering pressure hose through the routing bracket on the engine assembly.
5. Install power steering pressure hose into pressure port of power steering gear. Tighten the power steering pressure hose to steering gear fitting to a torque of 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Route power steering pressure hose at power steering pump so it is not in contact with any engine or body components. Tighten the power steering pressure hose fitting to a torque of 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
7. Start engine and turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in system. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect system for leaks.

CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar (R), Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.

8. If required fill the remote power steering pump fluid reservoir to the correct fluid level.