Power Steering Pump (1999): Installation

CAUTION: DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar(R) Power Steering Fluid or equivalent.

1. Install power steering pump back in vehicle from bottom of engine. See Fig 5. Install power steering pump back on mounting bracket. Install 3 bolts mounting power steering pump to mounting bracket. See Fig 4. Tighten mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Install power steering fluid supply hose on power steering pump. See Fig 3. Install hose clamp on fluid supply hose. Ensure hose clamp is installed past bead on pump fitting.
3. Install power steering fluid pressure and return hose on steering gear. See Figure. Ensure power steering hoses do not contact any areas that could cause abrasion to hose, then tighten tube nut on both hoses to 29 N.m (252 INCH lbs.).
4. Install drive belt on power steering pump pulley. Lower vehicle. Install power steering pressure hose in pump discharge fitting on power steering pump. See Figure. Tighten power steering fluid pressure hose fitting to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
5. Correctly route serpentine drive belt on remaining pulleys and belt tensioner. Correctly tension serpentine drive belt. Tighten locknut on idler pulley of serpentine drive belt tensioner. See Fig 1. Connect battery cable onto negative post on battery.
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. See Service Procedures in ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . Check for leaks at all hose connections.

Fig 1: Identifying Serpentine Drive Belt Tensioner

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Fig 2: Air Conditioning & Accessory Drive Belt Routing

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Fig 3: Location Of Power Steering Fluid Supply Hose

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Fig 4: Location Of Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts

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Fig 5: Power Steering Pump Removal & Installation

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