Gas Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fasteners At Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps

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Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Use a NEW push clip on the left and tighten the screw on the right to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Return Hose & Pressure Hose At Steering Gear
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Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Install the return tube (1) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Return Hose At Return Tube
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Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Tube Nut At Power Steering Pressure Hose
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Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Install the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (8).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt At Exhaust Manifold
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Position the pressure hose routing clamp (2) at the exhaust manifold and install the mounting bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
Check for leaks.
Install the engine appearance cover.