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STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING WARNING: THE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED WITH THE ENGINE OFF CAUTION: Use only Mopar T ATF+4 Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (MS-9602) in the power steering sys- (1) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the proper level, then let the fluid settle for at least two (2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds, then turn the engine off. (3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce- dure until the fluid level remains constant after run- (4) Raise the front wheels off the ground. wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel (6) Add power steering fluid if necessary. slowly from lock to lock. (8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required. (9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi- cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro- REMOVAL REMOVAL - POWER STEERING PUMP (2.0L NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING (1) Remove battery cable from the negative post on the battery. (2) Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir. (3) Remove the power steering pump drive belt from the power steering pump pulley. (Refer to 7 - DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) (4) Remove the hose clamp securing the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir. Slide the (5) Back out the tube nut securing the power steering fluid pressure hose to the power steering (6) Remove the mounting bolt securing the support bracket to the rear of the power steering pump (Fig. (7) Loosen the two mounting bolts securing the support bracket to the engine block (Fig. 4). Fig. 2 Power Steering Pump - 2.4L Turbo 1 - RESERVOIR Fig. 3 Power Steering Hoses At Pump - 2.0L Engine 1 - PRESSURE HOSE 19 - 36 PUMP PL/SRT-4 PUMP (Continued) |