HOSE, Power Steering, Pressure: Installation: Rear-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 hose.
- Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.
- Route pressure hose along right side of engine cradle. Position pressure hose (1) routing clamp over return hose (2) routing clamp, then install screw (4) securing hoses to right side of engine cradle (3).
- Route pressure hose along front of engine cradle. Install screw (5) through routing clamp securing hose to front of engine cradle (3).
- Tighten pressure hose tube nut at steering gear 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.
- 2.7L/3.5L Engines - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- 5.7L/6.1L Engines - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- 3.0L Diesel 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