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Hose - Pressure: Installation: RWD

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  1. Install pressure hose in engine compartment from underneath.
    Fig 1: Hoses at RWD Steering Gear
    GC0013298Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the pressure hose.
  2. Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
  3. Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time. 
    Fig 2: Hose Routing Along Engine Cradle
    GC0013314Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. 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).
  5. Route pressure hose along front of engine cradle. Install screw (5) through routing clamp securing hose to front of engine cradle (3).
    Fig 3: Hoses at RWD Steering Gear
    GC0013298Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Tighten pressure hose tube nut at steering gear to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION)
  8. Lower vehicle.
    NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the pressure hose.
  9. Lubricate NEW O-ring on power steering pump end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
    Fig 4: Remove/Install Pressure Hose At Pump - 2.7L/3.5L
    GC0013303Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. 2.7L/3.5L Engines - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Remove/Install Pressure Hose at Pump - 5.7L/6.1L
    GC0013306Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. 5.7L/6.1L Engines - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Pressure Hose At Pump
    GC0039599Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. 3.0L Diesel Engine - Install pressure hose (2) to pump (1). Tighten pressure hose tube nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
  13. Install air cleaner housing and inlet tube. Refer to appropriate ENGINE - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
    GC0012970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  15. Fill pump reservoir with fluid and perform pump initial operation procedure. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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