Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 913

INSTALLATION 

RETURN GEAR TO COOLER 

Fig. 119: Identifying Return Hose Assembly & Routing Clip 
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1. Install the return hose/line at the mounting clip (1). 

Fig. 120: Identifying Cooler, Hose Clamps & Mounting Screws 
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2. Install return hose to the steering gear.  

3. Install return hose to the cooler (1) and reclamp (2) with a new crimp clamp.  

4. Install the fan shroud.  

5. Install the washer/coolant reservoir assembly.  

6. Install air cleaner housing. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

 

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2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

7. Fill and bleed power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

8. Inspect for leaks.  

RETURN LINE DIESEL 

Fig. 121: Identifying Reservoir, Return Hose, Gear & Bracket Bolts 
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1. Install the return hose (2) to the vehicle  

2. Install the return hose mounting bracket bolts (3) to the frame.  

3. Install the return hose at the gear (4).  

4. Install the return hose (2) at the reservoir (1).  

5. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Refill the power steering fluid.  

7. Bleed the power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

8. Check for leaks.  

SUPPLY HOSE DIESEL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 122: Identifying Reservoir, Supply Hoses & Pump 
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1. Install the supply hose (5) to the reservoir (1) and pump (4).  

2. Reclamp the supply hose at the pump (3).  

3. Reclamp the supply hose at the reservoir (2).  

4. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

5. Refill the power steering fluid.  

6. Bleed the power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

7. Check for leaks.  

PRESSURE HOSE 

Fig. 123: Pressure Hose 
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1. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

2. Install pressure line (3) into pump. Thread pressure line tube nut into pump and tighten to 31 N.m (275 in. 

lbs.). 

Fig. 124: Pressure Hose & Mounting Bolts 
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3. Install the pressure hose mounting bolts (2) to the frame. Tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).  

4. Install power steering belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

5. Install the fan shroud.  

6. Install the washer/coolant reservoir assembly.  

7. Install air cleaner housing. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

8. Fill and bleed power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

9. Inspect for leaks.  

RETURN COOLER TO RESERVOIR 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro