Removal - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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PUMP (Continued)
Fig. 2 Power Steering Pump - 4.7L
1 - PUMP
2 - RESERVOIR
3 - PULLEY
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING
PUMP - INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID
CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM MOVING COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid
and do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is
at normal temperature.
(1) Turn steering wheel all the way to the left
(2) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes.
(3) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(4) Slowly turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock 20
times with the engine off while checking the fluid
level.
NOTE: Vehicles with long return lines or oil coolers
turn wheel 40 times.
LEVEL SHOULD BE
(5) Start the engine. With the engine idling main-
tain the fluid level.
(6) Lower the front wheels and let the engine idle
for two minutes.
(7) Turn the steering wheel in both direction and
verify power assist and quiet operation of the pump.
If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking,
allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat
the procedure.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
REMOVAL - POWER STEERING PUMP - 4.7L
(1) Remove the serpentine drive belt, (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -

REMOVAL).

(2) Remove return hose from the pump reservoir
and drain the pump.
(3) Remove power steering pressure switch connec-
tor and remove pressure line from the bottom of the
pump.
(4) Remove the oil cooler mounting bolt from the
pump bracket if equipped.
(5) Remove 3 pump mounting bolts (Fig. 3)
through pulley access holes.
(6) Remove the pump from the left cylinder head.
Fig. 3 Power Steering Pump - 4.7L
1 - PUMP
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
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