
(10) Install the bracket attaching the power steer-
ing cooler lines to the left frame rail (Fig. 47). Install
bracket attaching bolt and tighten to a torque of 7
N·m (60 in. lbs.).
(11)
(Fig. 47).
CAUTION: Only the original equipment crimp style
clamp can be used when installing the power steer-
ing 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.
(12) Install the hose clamps on the power steering
fluid hoses.
(13) Install power steering fluid hoses on the
power steering fluid cooler. (Fig. 46). Be sure hose
clamps are installed on hose past the upset
bead on the power steering oil cooler.
(14) Using Crimper, Hose Clamp, Special Tool
C-4124 properly crimp the clamps on the power
steering fluid hoses at the power steering oil cooler.
(15) Install the front fascia and grill on the vehi-
cle. Refer to Front Bumper/Fascia in Group 13 of this
service manual for the proper procedure.
(16) Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires
are just off the ground.
(17) Connect the steering column intermediate
shaft on the shaft of the steering gear (Fig. 45).
Install the coupler retaining pinch bolt and tighten to
a torque of 27 N·m (240 in. lbs.). Be sure to install
the coupler retaining pinch bolt retention pin
(Fig. 45).
(18) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(19) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above pro-
cedure until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine.
(20) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops.
(21) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(22) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(23) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUID RESERVOIR
REMOVE
(1) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the power steering
fluid reservoir.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove hose clamp attaching power steering
fluid supply hose to fitting on power steering pump.
Let power steering fluid drain from supply hose and
power steering fluid reservoir, until reservoir is
empty.
(4) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION:
Care must be used when removing and
installing power steering fluid hoses on the power
steering fluid reservoir. If excessive force is used
when trying to remove or install hoses on nipples
of power steering fluid reservoir, nipples can be
broken off the reservoir.
(5) Remove power steering fluid return and supply
hose, from power steering fluid reservoir.
(6) Remove bolts attaching power steering fluid
reservoir to engine (Fig. 51) or (Fig. 52).
Fig. 50 Torquing Power Steering Fluid Hose Tube
Nuts
POWER
STEERING
PRES-
SURE HOSE
POWER STEERING RETURN
HOSE
STEERINGGEAR
TORQUE
WRENCH
Fig. 51 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.4
Ltr. Engine
POWER
STEERING
FLUID RESERVOIR
ATTACHING
BOLTS
19 - 28
STEERING
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