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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.
  1. 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.
    Fig 1: Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps To Crossmember
    GC0083855Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
  3. 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: Hoses At Left-Hand-Drive Gear
    GC0084370Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install the return tube (1) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Return Hose At Return Tube
    GC0082526Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Power Steering Pressure Hose
    GC0082505Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
  9. Install the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (8).
    Fig 5: Pressure Hose Bracket To Heat Shield - 2.0L
    GC0084374Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. All except 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - 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.).
    Fig 6: Pressure Bracket To Heat Shield - 2.4L
    GC0098436Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - 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.).
  12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Standard Procedure 
  13. Check for leaks.
  14. Install the engine appearance cover.
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