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Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Pump: Hose-Pressure: Removal: 2.4L

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to STEERING - WARNING) .
  1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
    Fig 1: Locating Hoses At Gear And Cooler
    GC0021697Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CROSSMEMBER
    2 - COOLER
    3 - RETURN HOSE
    4 - PRESSURE HOSE
  3. LHD - Back out the tube nut securing the pressure hose (4) to the gear. Pull the hose tube out of the gear and drain the fluid from the hose.
    Fig 2: Hoses At RHD Gear And Cooler
    GC0019572Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - RETURN HOSE
    2 - TUBE NUT
    3 - PRESSURE HOSE
    4 - FLUID COOLER
    5 - POWER STEERING GEAR
    6 - FOAM SLEEVE
  4. RHD - Back out the tube nut (2) securing the pressure hose (3) to the gear (5). Pull the hose tube out of the gear and drain the fluid from the hose.
    Fig 3: Positioning Power Steering hose Support Bracket & Installing Collar
    GC0021238Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - POWER STEERING HOSE
    2 - BOLT
  5. Remove the bolts (2) securing the pressure hose (1) routing clamps to the engine's structural collar.
    Fig 4: Pressure Hose Connection To Pump
    GC0021703Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PUMP
    2 - PRESSURE HOSE
  6. Remove the bolt securing the pressure hose (2) routing clamp to the front of the engine near the starter.
    Fig 5: Tire And Wheel Mounting Method
    GC0041085Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the right front tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 6: SPLASH SHIELD TO SPLASH SHIELD
    GC0042966Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove the one fastener (2) securing the wheel house splash shield (1) to the drive belt splash shield (3).
    Fig 7: DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD
    GC0042967Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Depending on application, it may be necessary to remove some fasteners securing the front fascia (1) to the body lower reinforcement in order to access drive belt splash shield forward fastener.
  9. Remove the fastener (5) securing the drive belt splash shield (3) to the front suspension crossmember (6).
  10. Remove the fasteners (4) securing the splash shield (3) to the body (2).
  11. Remove the drive belt splash shield (3).
  12. Remove the accessory drive-belt from the A/C compressor and power steering pump. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 8: A/C Compressor Mounting
    GC0021702Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - COMPRESSOR
  13. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the A/C compressor (1).
  14. Remove the four bolts fastening the A/C compressor (1) to the engine, then move the compressor toward the center of the vehicle, allowing the compressor to settle in place.
    Fig 9: Hose Fitting At Pump (View From Below)
    GC0021704Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PUMP PULLEY
    2 - POWER STEERING PUMP
    3 - PRESSURE HOSE TUBE NUT
  15. From below, place a crowfoot wrench on a long extension onto the pressure hose tube nut (3) at the pump.
  16. Place a shop towel between the crowfoot and the pump pulley (1) to avoid slipping and possibly damaging the pulley.
    Fig 10: Pressure Hose Connection To Pump
    GC0021703Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PUMP
    2 - PRESSURE HOSE
  17. Unthread the tube nut from the pump (1).
  18. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
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