Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1418

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POWER STEERING PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SERVICE PROCEDURES
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR . . . . . 10
SERVICE PROCEDURES
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL CHECK
WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED
WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM
MOVING PARTS. DO NOT USE AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION FLUID IN THE POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM. DO NOT OVERFILL THE POWER STEERING
SYSTEM.
Wipe reservoir filler cap free of dirt (Fig. 1). Then
check fluid level. The dipstick should indicate COLD
when fluid is at normal ambient temperature,
approximately 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F). In all
pumps add fluid as necessary, use only Mopar
Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent. DO NOT
USE ANY TYPE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION FLUID.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
A power steering fluid pressure switch is used to
improve the vehicle's idle quality. The power steering
fluid pressure switch improves vehicle idle quality, by
controlling engine idle speed when required.
STEERING
CONTENTS
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STEERING GEAR
POWER STEERING PUMP
INDEX
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POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE . . . . 4
POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH . . . . . 1
POWER STEERING PUMP
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The pressure switch functions by signaling the
power train control module, that the power steering
system is putting additional load on the engine. This
type of condition exists when turning the front tires
of the vehicle when the vehicle is stationary and the
engine is at idle speed. When this condition is sensed
by the power train control module, through a signal
from the power steering pressure switch, engine idle
speed is increased. This increase in engine idle speed
compensates for the additional load, thus maintain-
ing the require engine idle speed and idle quality.
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RESERVOIR TO POWER STEERING PUMP . . 6
Fig. 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
STEERING 19 - 1
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