HOSE, Power Steering, Pressure: Installation: All-Wheel-Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install pressure hose in engine compartment from underneath.NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the pressure or return hose at the gear.
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Insert pressure hose into steering gear (2) port and install tube nut (3). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Insert return hose into steering gear (2) port and install tube nut (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.
- Route pressure hose along left side of engine cradle. Install screw through routing clamp and secure hose to left side of engine cradle.
- Route pressure hose along front of engine cradle. Install screw through routing clamp (1) and secure hose to front of engine cradle (2).
- Tighten pressure (3) and return (1) hose tube nuts at steering gear (2) to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install belly pan. Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/BELLY PAN - Installation
- Lower vehicle.NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the pressure hose.
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on power steering pump end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
- 3.5L Engine - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- 5.7L/6.1L Engine - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install air cleaner housing and inlet tube. Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Installation
- Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to Electrical/Battery System - Standard Procedure
- Fill and bleed power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure