Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1390

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STEERING (Continued)
CAUTION: The following test procedure involves
testing maximum pump pressure output and flow
control valve operation. Do not leave valve closed
for more than three seconds as the pump could be
damaged.
(12) Close valve fully three times and record high-
est pressure indicated each time. All three read-
ings must be above specifications and within
345 kPa (50 psi) of each other.
• Pressures above specifications but not within
345 kPa (50 psi) of each other, replace pump.
• Pressures within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other
but below specifications, replace pump.
(13) Open the test valve and turn the steering
wheel to the extreme left and right positions three
times against the stops. Record the highest pressure
reading at each position. Compare readings to the
pump specifications chart. If pressures readings are
not within 50 psi of each other, the gear is leaking
internally and must be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not force the pump to operate against
the stops for more than 2 to 3 seconds at a time
because, pump damage will result.
PUMP SPECIFICATION
RELIEF PRESSURE
ENGINE
5.2L 10342 kPa (1500 psi)
4.7L 10342 kPa (1450 psi)
5.9L 10342 kPa (1500 psi)
STEERING
FLOW RATE
(GPM) AT 1500
50
RPM
2.4 - 2.8
2.4 - 2.8
2.4 - 2.8
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