Fluid Reservoir: Installation
CAUTION:
DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar(R) Power Steering Fluid or equivalent.
NOTE:
When installing power steering fluid reservoir into mounting bracket, ensure it is properly locked into bracket. If fluid reservoir can be removed from mounting bracket without bending back retaining tab fluid reservoir is not locked into mounting bracket. See Fig 3. If fluid reservoir does not lock into mounting bracket, remove reservoir from bracket and bend retaining tab inward toward fluid reservoir. Bend retaining tab far enough to ensure it securely locks fluid reservoir into mounting bracket.
- Slide power steering fluid reservoir into mounting bracket until retaining tab locks it in mounting bracket. See Fig 3. Install power steering fluid supply hose on power steering fluid reservoir. See Fig 2. Install hose clamp into place on power steering fluid supply hose. Ensure hose clamp is installed past bead on nipple of fluid reservoir.
- Install power steering fluid return hose on power steering fluid reservoir. See Fig 1. Install hose clamp into place on power steering fluid return hose. Ensure hose clamp is installed past bead on nipple of fluid reservoir.
- Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. See PUMP INITIAL OPERATION CHECK .