Chrysler RG Voyager. Manual - part 994
(9) Remove bolts attaching routing clamps to front
suspension cradle crossmember (Fig. 20). Remove
return hose from clamps.
(10) Back out return hose tube nut at power steer-
ing gear and remove hose (Fig. 20).
REMOVAL - 3.3L/3.8L ENGINE
NOTE: Before proceeding, review all WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - WARN-
ING) (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - CAUTION)
(1) Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
(2) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from power steering fluid
reservoir.
(3) Place an oil drain pan under vehicle to catch
any draining power steering fluid.
(4) Remove clamp attaching return hose to power
steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect hose from reser-
voir (Fig. 22).
(5) Follow
return
hose
downward
and
open
retainer at ABS bracket (Fig. 21). Remove hose tube
from retainer.
(6) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(7) Remove front emissions vapor canister. (Refer
to
25
-
EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE
EMISSIONS/VAPOR CANISTER - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove bolt securing return hose routing
clamp to suspension cradle crossmember (Fig. 21).
(9) Remove 2 bolts attaching power steering cooler
to cradle crossmember reinforcement (Fig. 24).
(10) Disconnect return hose at power steering gear
(Fig. 21).
(11) Remove power steering fluid return hose with
cooler from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.4L ENGINE
(1) Remove any used O-rings from ends of power
steering hose.
(2) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean hose ends,
power steering pump fitting and steering gear port.
(3) Install new O-ring on power steering gear end
of return hose. Lubricate O-ring using clean power
steering fluid.
CAUTION: Use care not to bend tube ends of the
power steering hoses when installing. Leaks and
restrictions may occur.
CAUTION: If a new return hose is being installed
and it does not have an insulating heat sleeve
installed, the heat shield from the original hose
must be transferred before hose installation.
(4) Route hose along rear of cradle crossmember
and start gear end of hose into gear port. Do not
tighten hose tube nut at this time.
(5) Attach hose to suspension cradle crossmember
using two routing clamps and bolts (Fig. 20). Tighten
clamp bolts to 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Tighten return hose tube nut at power steering
gear port to 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install the power steering fluid cooler on the
cradle crossmember reinforcement (Fig. 24). Install
the mounting bolts and tighten to 11 N·m (100 in.
lbs.).
CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain
away from the exhaust system and must not come in
contact with any unfriendly surfaces on the vehicle.
(8) Route pump end of hose over cradle crossmem-
ber toward pump avoiding tight bends or kinking.
(9) Install return hose onto power steering pump
return fitting and secure with hose clamp (Fig. 20).
Tighten the screw-type clamp to a torque of 2 N·m
(18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: To prevent overheating of power steering
fluid return hose, protective heat shield sleeve must
cover entire rubber hose.
(10) Slide insulating heat shield up over the clamp
on the return hose and tie-strap it in place.
Fig. 24 POWER STEERING COOLER
1 - CRADLE CROSSMEMBER REINFORCEMENT
2 - POWER STEERING COOLER
RS
PUMP
19 - 51
HOSE - POWER STEERING RETURN (Continued)