Hose-Pressure, 2.4L

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 the power steering fluid reservoir.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Locating Hoses At Gear And Cooler

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1 - CROSSMEMBER

2 - COOLER

3 - RETURN HOSE

4 - PRESSURE HOSE

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 & Cooler

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1 - RETURN HOSE

2 - TUBE NUT

3 - PRESSURE HOSE

4 - FLUID COOLER

5 - POWER STEERING GEAR

6 - FOAM SLEEVE

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: Power Steering Hose To Brackets
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1 - POWER STEERING HOSE

2 - BOLT
Remove the bolts (2) securing the pressure hose (1) routing clamps to the engine's structural collar.

Fig 4: Pressure Hose Connection To Pump
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1 - PUMP

2 - PRESSURE HOSE
Remove the bolt securing the pressure hose (2) routing clamp to the front of the engine near the starter.

Fig 5: Tire & Wheel Mounting Method
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the right front tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Splash Shield
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Remove the one fastener (2) securing the wheel house splash shield (1) to the drive belt splash shield (3).

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Drive Belt Splash Shield
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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.
Remove the fastener (5) securing the drive belt splash shield (3) to the front suspension crossmember (6).
Remove the fasteners (4) securing the splash shield (3) to the body (2).
Remove the drive belt splash shield (3).
Remove the accessory drive-belt from the A/C compressor and power steering pump. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 8: A/C Compressor Mounting
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1 - COMPRESSOR
Disconnect the wiring connectors from the A/C compressor (1).

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)

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1 - PUMP PULLEY

2 - POWER STEERING PUMP

3 - PRESSURE HOSE TUBE NUT

From below, place a crowfoot wrench on a long extension onto the pressure hose tube nut (3) at the pump.
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
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1 - PUMP

2 - PRESSURE HOSE
Unthread the tube nut from the pump (1).
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.