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POWER STEERING FLUID

The recommended fluid for the power steering system is Mopar® Power Steering fluid + 4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Both fluids have the same material standard specifications (MS-9602).

Mopar® ATF+4 (and Mopar® Power Steering fluid + 4), when new, is red in color. ATF+4 is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, ATF+4 will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. THIS IS NORMAL. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Consequently, odor and color cannot be used to indicate the fluid condition or the need for a fluid change.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING

WARNINGFluid level should be checked with the engine OFF to prevent personal injury from moving parts and to assure an accurate fluid level reading.
CAUTIONMopar® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid is to be used in the power steering system. Both Fluids have the same material standard specifications (MS-9602). No other power steering or automatic transmission fluid is to be used in the system. Damage may result to the power steering pump and system if another fluid is used. Do not overfill the system.

Note. Although not required at specific intervals, the fluid level may be checked periodically. Check the fluid level anytime there is a system noise or fluid leak suspected.

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The power steering fluid level can be viewed on the dipstick attached to the filler cap. There are two sides to the dipstick, one is for checking the fluid when it is cold, the other is for checking the fluid when it is hot. Before opening the power steering system, wipe the reservoir filler cap free of dirt and debris. Remove the cap and check the fluid level on its dipstick.

Use the COLD side of the dipstick (1) to measure 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 ADD and FULL COLD lines.

Use the HOT side of the dipstick (2) to measure when the vehicle has been running and the fluid is hot. When the fluid is hot, the fluid level is allowed to read up to the FULL HOT line. Only add fluid to the system when the vehicle is cold.

Use only Mopar® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid in the power steering system. Do not overfill the power steering system.

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Scheme 24: FLUID COOLER
Scheme 24: FLUID COOLER

This vehicle uses a fluid-to-air type power steering fluid cooler (2) with external cooling fins. The cooler mounts to clips attached to the front of the cooling module.

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Unlike the standard power steering fluid cooler which makes one pass across the cooling module, the SRT8 (and Police Package) cooler (2) makes three passes across the front of the cooling module.

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  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304456-S21928471182008111000000) .
  4. Remove belly pan. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304464-S33450259382008111000000) .
  5. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (1) from steering gear at cooler (2).
  6. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (3) to reservoir at cooler (2).
  7. Push in on cooler mounting clip tabs.
  8. Remove cooler from clips mounted to cooling module.

FLUID COOLER - SRT8/POLICE

  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304456-S21928471182008111000000) .
  4. Remove belly pan. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304464-S33450259382008111000000) .
  5. Remove hose clamp (1), then return hose (5) from steering gear at cooler (2).
  6. Remove hose clamp (4), then return hose (3) to reservoir at cooler (2).
  7. Push in on cooler mounting clip tabs.
  8. Remove cooler from clips mounted to cooling module.

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Scheme 27: FLUID COOLER
Scheme 27: FLUID COOLER
  1. Install cooler over mounting clips attached to cooling module. Push cooler past clip retaining tabs allowing it to lock into place. NOTE: If a lengthwise paint stripe appears on the return hose (3) near the end, position that paint stripe at the top (12 O'clock position) when installed on the cooler. This positioning must be done to ensure proper hose routing.
  2. Slide return hose to reservoir (3) onto left end of cooler (2). Install clamp securing hose in place.
  3. Slide return hose from gear (1) onto right end of cooler (2). Install clamp securing hose in place.
  4. Install belly pan. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304464-S18450253412008111000000) .
  5. Lower vehicle.
  6. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304460-S38978467932008111000000) .
  7. Fill and bleed power steering system. See «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304458-S29037847312008111000000) .
  1. Install center tube of cooler over mounting clips attached to cooling module. Push cooler past clip retaining tabs allowing it to lock into place.
  2. Slide return hose to reservoir (3) onto outlet of cooler (2). Install clamp (4) securing hose in place.
  3. Slide return hose from gear (5) onto inlet of cooler (2). Install clamp (1) securing hose in place.
  4. Install belly pan. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304464-S18450253412008111000000) .
  5. Lower vehicle.
  6. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304460-S38978467932008111000000) .
  7. Fill and bleed power steering system. See «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304458-S29037847312008111000000) .

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Scheme 28
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304479-S24075898532008111000000) (ENGINE - 2.7L DOHC). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304480-S39391692952008111000000) (ENGINE - 3.5L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304481-S24522423202008111000000) (ENGINE - 5.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304482-S00602439532008111000000) (ENGINE - 6.1L).
  4. 3.5L Engine - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  5. 5.7L/6.1L Engine - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  6. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304456-S21928471182008111000000) .
  7. Remove belly pan. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304464-S33450259382008111000000) .
  8. Remove screw fastening pressure hose routing clamp (1) to front of engine cradle (2).
  9. Remove screw fastening pressure hose routing clamp to left side of engine cradle.
  10. Unthread return hose tube nut (1), then remove return hose from steering gear (2).
  11. Unthread pressure hose tube nut (3), then remove pressure hose from steering gear (2) and vehicle.

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Scheme 29
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304479-S24075898532008111000000) (ENGINE - 2.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304480-S39391692952008111000000) (ENGINE - 3.5L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304481-S24522423202008111000000) 9ENGINE - 5.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304482-S00602439532008111000000) (ENGINE - 6.1L).
  4. 2.7L/3.5L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  5. 5.7L/6.1L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  6. 3.0L Diesel Engine - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  7. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304456-S21928471182008111000000) .
  8. Remove belly pan. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304464-S33450259382008111000000) .
  9. Remove screws (2) securing pressure hose (1) routing clamp to engine cradle.
  10. Remove screw (7) securing pressure hose (1) routing clamp to engine cradle.
  11. Unthread pressure hose tube nut (5) from steering gear.
  12. Remove pressure hose (1) from vehicle.

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Scheme 30
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304479-S24075898532008111000000) (ENGINE - 2.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304480-S39391692952008111000000) (ENGINE - 3.5L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304481-S24522423202008111000000) (ENGINE - 5.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304482-S00602439532008111000000) (ENGINE - 6.1L).
  4. 2.7L/3.5L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  5. 5.7L/6.1L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  6. 3.0L Diesel Engine - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
  7. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304456-S21928471182008111000000) .
  8. Remove belly pan. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304464-S33450259382008111000000) .
  9. Remove screw (5) securing pressure hose (1) routing clamp to front of engine cradle (3).
  10. Remove screw (4) fastening routing clamps securing pressure (1) and return (2) hoses to right side of engine cradle (3).
  11. Unthread pressure hose tube nut (2) from steering gear (1).
  12. Remove pressure hose from vehicle.

RESERVOIR - FLUID

  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
  3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304479-S24075898532008111000000) (ENGINE - 2.7L DOHC). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304480-S39391692952008111000000) (ENGINE - 3.5L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304481-S24522423202008111000000) (ENGINE - 5.7L). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-304482-S00602439532008111000000) (ENGINE - 6.1L).
  4. Remove hose clamp, then supply hose (3) at reservoir (2).
  5. Remove hose clamp, then return hose (1) at reservoir (2).
  6. Remove reservoir (2) from coolant bottle (4) by sliding it out of guide.
  1. Install reservoir (2) on coolant bottle (4) by sliding it into guide and allowing it to lock into place.
  2. Install return hose (1) on reservoir hose fitting. Install clamp securing hose in place.
  3. Install supply hose (3) on reservoir hose fitting. Install clamp securing hose in place.
  4. Install air cleaner housing and inlet tube. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304479-S41580805782008111000000) (ENGINE - 2.7L DOHC). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304480-S26693850512008111000000) (ENGINE - 3.5L). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304481-S17696465932008111000000) (ENGINE - 5.7L). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-304482-S37476684092008111000000) (ENGINE - 6.1L).
  5. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304460-S38978467932008111000000) .
  6. Fill and bleed power steering system. See «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-304458-S29037847312008111000000) .

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