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OPERATION The power steering pump is a constant displace- ment vane type pump. The 2.4L pump has an inte- WARNING WARNING: POWER STEERING FLUID, ENGINE PARTS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING. CONNECTED HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW HOSES TO WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED CAUTION CAUTION: When the system is open, cap all open STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED CAUTION: Use only Mopar T ATF+4 Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (MS-9602) in power steering system. T power steering fluids (MS5931 and MS9933) should be avoided to ensure peak per- Read the fluid level through the side of the power steering fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be (1) Wipe the filler cap and area clean, then remove the cap. (2) Fill the fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes. (3) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds, then turn the engine off. (4) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above steps until the fluid level remains constant after running (5) Raise the front wheels off the ground. lightly contacting the wheel stops. (8) Add fluid if necessary. slowly from lock-to-lock. (10) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required. (11) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi- cle to stabilize a few minutes, then repeat the above Fig. 1 POWER STEERING PUMP (2.4L) 1 - PULLEY Fig. 2 POWER STEERING PUMP (3.3L/3.8L) 1 - SUPPLY FITTING RS PUMP 19 - 39 PUMP (Continued) |