Hose-Pressure, 2.2L Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, see WARNING .

Siphon as much fluid as possible from power steering fluid reservoir.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Engine Compartment Lower Silencer
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1 - ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER

2 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD

Remove the lower engine compartment silencer assembly (1) and accessory drive belt splash shield (2).

Fig 2: Hose Connections At LHD Steering Gear (RHD Typical)

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1 - PRESSURE HOSE TUBE NUT

2 - REAR OF FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

3 - RETURN HOSE CLAMP

4 - POWER STEERING GEAR - LHD SHOWN

Back out the tube nut (1) securing the pressure hose to the power steering gear (4 - LHD shown-RHD typical).

Pull the pressure hose tube out of the gear port and drain the fluid from the hose.

Fig 3: Pressure Hose Attachment To Oil Pan

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1 - TRANSAXLE

2 - PRESSURE HOSE

3 - ENGINE OIL PAN

Remove bolts securing the pressure hose (2) routing clamps to the engine oil pan (3).

Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Pump Pulley Mounting

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1 - PULLEY MOUNTING BOLTS

2 - RIGHT FRAME RAIL

3 - PRESSURE HOSE FITTING

4 - PULLEY

Remove the three bolts (1) securing the pulley (4) to the power steering pump. Remove the pulley.
Back out the tube nut (3) securing the pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Remove the pressure hose from the pump and vehicle.