Gas Turbo 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 Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt At Left Side Of Engine - Turbo Gas Engine
- Install the power steering pressure hose (3) into the engine compartment using the reverse of how the hose was removed. Route the gear end down to the gear and the pump end across the front of the engine to the pump.
- Position the pressure hose (3) at the left side of the engine and install the routing clamp bolt (2). Tighten the routing clamp bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-ring with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
- Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump (2) pressure port. Tighten the tube nut (1) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure .
- Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering gear port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
- Install the pressure hose (1) at the gear (2). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
- Position the power steering hose routing clamps at the left side of the crossmember. Install the routing clamp screw (1) and tighten it to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- lower the vehicle.
- Install the air cleaner housing.
- For 1.8L engine, refer to INSTALLATION .
- For 2.0L engine (Gas), refer to INSTALLATION .
- For 2.4L engine, refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine appearance cover.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
- Check for leaks.