Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 932

POWER POWER STEERING PUMP STEERING SUPPLY HOSE FLUID
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR FLUID
19 - 18 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove the tie-strap (Fig. 22) holding the
power steering fluid supply hose to the power steer-
ing pressure hose.
(3) Remove hose clamp, attaching power steering
fluid supply hose to power steering fluid reservoir
(Fig. 22). Then remove power steering fluid supply
hose from power steering fluid reservoir.
Fig. 22 Power Steering Fluid Supply Hose
(4) Remove hose clamp, attaching the power steer-
ing fluid supply hose to the power steering pump.
Then remove power steering fluid supply hose from
power steering pump fitting.
(5) Remove power steering fluid supply hose from
engine.
INSTALL
(1) Install power steering fluid supply hose back
on engine making sure it is correctly routed.
CAUTION: Care must be used when installing
power steering fluid supply hose on power steering
fluid reservoir. If excessive force is used when try-
ing to install hose on nipple of power steering fluid
reservoir, nipple can be broken off the reservoir.
(2) Install power steering fluid supply hose on
power steering fluid reservoir fitting. Install hose
clamp on power steering fluid supply hose at power
steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 22). Be sure hose
clamp is installed on supply hose past upset
bead on power steering fluid reservoir.
(3) Install power steering fluid supply hose on
power steering pump fitting. Install hose clamp on
power steering fluid supply hose at power steering
pump fitting (Fig. 22). Be sure hose clamp is
installed on power steering fluid supply hose
past upset bead on power steering pump fit-
ting.
CAUTION: The tie strap must be installed on the
power steering pressure hose and supply hose to
ensure proper routing of the hoses.
(4) Install the tie-strap (Fig. 22) holding the power
steering fluid supply hose to the power steering pres-
sure hose.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use Mopar , Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(5) Fill power steering fluid reservoir.
(6) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(7) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(8) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(9) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops. Then turn the engine off.
(10) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(11) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(12) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(13) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
(14) After hose is installed, check for leaks at all
hose connections.
POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY
HOSE–RESERVOIR TO POWER STEERING PUMP
2.5L ENGINE
REMOVE
(1) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the remote power
steering fluid reservoir.
CAUTION: Care must be used when removing the
power steering fluid supply hose from power steer-
ing fluid reservoir. If excessive force is used when
trying to remove hose from nipple on power steer-
ing fluid reservoir, nipple can break off of the res-
ervoir.
(2) Remove hose clamp, attaching power steering
fluid supply hose to the power steering fluid reser-
voir. Then remove power steering fluid supply hose
from power steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 23).
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Remove hose clamp, attaching power steering
fluid supply hose to power steering pump. Then
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