Power Steering Pump: Maintenance Dodge Durango II

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING

The power steering fluid level can be viewed on the dipstick attached to the filler cap. There are two ranges listed on the dipstick, COLD and HOT. Before opening power steering system, wipe the reservoir filler cap free of dirt and debris. Remove the cap and check the fluid level on its dipstick. When the fluid is at normal ambient temperature, approximately 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F), the fluid level should read between the minimum and maximum area of the cold range. When the fluid is hot, fluid level is allowed to read up to the highest end of the HOT range. Only add fluid when the vehicle is cold.

Use only Mopar(R) ATF+4 Do not overfill the power steering system.

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1. Siphon the power steering system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the hose clamps (1).
4. Disconnect the hoses (2) at the cooler.
5. Remove the cooler mounting bolts (2).
6. Remove the cooler.

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1. Install the cooler to the vehicle.
2. Install the cooler mounting nut and bolt (2).
3. Reconnect the hoses (2) at the cooler.
4. Reconnect the hose clamps (1).
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the power steering system, (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-212826-S11719477242005122700000) ).

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1. Siphon the power steering system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the return hose (4) at the gear (2).
4. Disconnect the return hose (4) at the cooler (5).
5. Disconnect the return hose from the crossmember.
6. Remove the return hose from the vehicle.

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1. Siphon the power steering system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the return hose (4) at the gear (2) to gain access to the pressure hose (3).
4. Remove the pressure hose (3) at the gear (2).
5. Disconnect the pressure hose from the retainer at the crossmember.
6. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector (8) 5.7L engine only.
7. Remove the pressure hose (3) at the pump (1).
8. Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.

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1. Install the return hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the return hose (4) at the cooler (5).
3. Reconnect the return hose (4) at the gear (2). Tighten the hose to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs.).
4. Route the return hose to the crossmember and secure.
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the power steering system, (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-212826-S11719477242005122700000) ).

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1. Install the pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the pressure hose (3) at the pump (1). Tighten the hose to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the return hose (4) to the gear (2). Tighten the hose to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the pressure hose (3) at the gear (2). Tighten the hose to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the pressure hose (3) to the crossmember retainer.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector for the power steering pressure switch (8) 5.7L only.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
8. Refill the power steering system,(Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-212826-S11719477242005122700000) ).