Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1258

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(4) Position new gasket on vacuum pump assem­
bly. Use sealer if necessary to-retain the gasket.
(5) Align and install the .pump assembly on the en­
gine. Ensure the steering pump stud is inserted into
the block bracket. Tighten the pump-to-engine block
attaching bolts to 77 N-m (57 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install the steering pump to attaching bracket
nut and tighten to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove plug and install the oil pressure send­
ing unit and electrical connector.
(8) Install the oil feed line to the vacuum pump.
Tighten the oil line connection to 7 N-m (60 in. lbs./ 5
ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the fluid hoses to the power steering
pump. Tighten the pressure fitting at the pump to 31
N-m (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install and clamp the hose on the vacuum
pump.
(11) Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid
only. If necessary, refer to Pump Initial Operation
for detailed instructions.
(12) Start and run the engine. Check the operation
of the brakes, if necessary refer to Group 5, Brakes
for additional information.
PUMP REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE WATER PUMP
COOLANT T U B E U N L E S S THE COOLANT S Y S T E M
HAS B E E N D E P R E S S U R I Z E D AND DRAINED.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE
PUMP WITHOUT REMOVING THE BELT FIRST. THE
AUTOMATIC TENSIONER IS UNDER A HIGH
S P R I N G LOAD,
(1) Remove the serpentine drive belt. Rotate ten­
sioner clock-wise and hold in place, and remove belt
(Fig. 11). On 5.9L H.D. and 8.0L engines rotate
tensioner counter clock-wise.
(2) Clamp the fluid return hose and disconnect the
hoses from the power steering pump. Cap the fit­
tings.
(3) Remove battery ground cable and nut at stud.
Unthread stud from cylinder head, do not remove
from bracket. Loosen upper bracket bolt. Remove the
lower bracket to engine block bolts. Pivot the pump
assembly past the coolant tube. Remove the upper
stud. Remove upper bolt from cylinder head. The
steering pump and mounting bracket will be removed
from engine as an assembly.
(4) Remove the pump pulley, refer to the procedure
below. This will allow access to the pump attaching
screws.
Fig. 11 Belt Removal 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L Light Duty
(5) Remove the pump bracket (Fig. 12). On 8.0L
engine remove rear pump bracket (Fig. 13).
Fig. 12 Pump Mounting 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bracket to pump (Fig. 12). Tighten
bolts to 47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.). On 8.0L engine install
rear pump bracket (Fig. 13). Tighten nut to 47 N-m
(35 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install the pump pulley, refer to the procedure
below.
(3) Position the steering pump (with pulley) and
mounting bracket on the engine block. Install the up-