Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1374

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(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 ( 6 0 in. lbs./ 5
ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the fluid hoses to the power steering
pump. Tighten the pressure fitting at the pump to 3 1
N-m ( 2 3 ft. lbs.).
( 1 0 ) Install and clamp the hose on the vacuum
pump.
( 1 1 ) Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid,
refer to Pump Initial Operation.
( 1 2 ) Start the engine and check the operation of
the brakes.
P U I P PULLEY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove pump assembly.
( 2 )
Remove pulley from pump with Puller
C - 4 3 3 3
(Fig.
1 0 ) .
Fig. 10 Pulley Removal
INSTALLATION
(1) Replace pulley i f bent, cracked, or loose.
( 2 )
Install pulley on pump with Installer
C - 4 0 6 3 - B
(Fig. 11) flush with the end of the shaft. Ensure the
tool and pulley remain aligned with the pump shaft.
(3) Install pump assembly.
(4) With Serpentine Belts; Run engine until warm
(5 min.) and note any belt chirp. I f chirp exists, move
Fig. 11 Pulley Installation
pulley outward approximately 0.5 mm
( 0 . 0 2 0
in.). I f
noise increases, press on 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). Be care­
ful that pulley does not contact mounting bolts.
P^SERIES PUIP RESERW01R
REMOVAL
NOTE: Discard all O-ring seals during disassembly,
they are not re-usable.
( 1 ) Remove pump assembly.
( 2 ) Remove mounting studs and pressure fitting.
Rock reservoir by hand or use a soft face mallet and
remove reservoir (Fig. 1 2 ) .
( 3 ) Remove O-ring seals from housing and discard.
( 4 ) Remove flow control valve and spring from
housing (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Clean all parts before installation. Lubricate
new O-ring seals with MOPAR Power Steering Fluid
or an equivalent product.
( 1 ) Install flow control valve and spring.
( 2 ) Install new O-ring seals on housing and install
reservoir.
( 3 ) Install mounting studs and tighten to 4 8 N-m
(35 ft. lbs.). •
( 4 ) Install fitting in flow control valve bore tighten
to 7 5 N-m ( 5 5 ft. lbs.).