Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1255

19 -12 STEERING
BR
P O W E R S T E E R I N G P U M P
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Power Steering Hose 12
Power Steering Pump—Initial Operation 17
Pump Pulley 16
Pump Replacement—Diesel Engine 13
SERVICE INFORMATION
The power steering pump internal components are
not serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or internal
fluid leak occurs, the complete unit must be replaced.
POWER STEERING HOSE
Max. cool, vehicles are equipped with a power
steering auxiliary fin oil cooler.' The oil cooler is
mounted to the left front side of the radiator closure
panel (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Power Steering Cooler
Cap hose open ends and pump/steering gear fit­
tings to prevent entry of foreign material.
WARNING: POWER STEERING FLUID (AND PUMP
COMPONENTS) AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN
B E E X T R E M E L Y HOT IF THE ENGINE HAS B E E N
RECENTLY OPERATING. DO NOT START THE E N ­
GINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED
H O S E S . DO NOT A L L O W THE H O S E S TO TOUCH A
HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER*
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Pump Replacement—Gasoline Engine 15
Pump Reservoir 16
Service Information 12
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners from hose retaining brackets
at all locations.
(2) Disconnect pressure and return hose from the
steering gear. Drain the fluid from pump and reser­
voir (Fig. 2, 3).
Fig. 2 Power Steering Hose Diesel Engine
(3) Disconnect pressure and return hose from the
pump. Remove hoses from vehicle (Fig. 2, 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe hose ends, pump and gear unions clean.
(2) Connect hose at steering gear and pump. Route
hose while avoiding extreme bends or kinks. The
hose must be kept away from exhaust system
components. Do not distort hose tube ends by bend­
ing, kinking or over tightening.
(3) When used, the protective foam sleeves must be
properly positioned on the hose to prevent chafing.
(4) Tighten fittings at pump and gear to 31 N-m
(23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install clamps on return hose on gear and
pump.