Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 940

RADIATOR LOWER CROSS OIL POWER COOLER STEERING ATTACHING MEMBER COOLER BOLTS OIL
RADIATOR
19 - 26 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 44 Power Steering Fluid Cooler Attachment
(2) Install the 2 bolts (Fig. 44) attaching the power
steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmem-
ber. Tighten the attaching bolt to a torque of 7 N·m
(60 in. lbs.)
CAUTION: Only the original equipment crimp style
clamp can be used when installing the power steer-
ing fluid hoses on the power steering oil cooler.
Use of a different style clamp may not provide
proper retention of the hose to the power steering
oil cooler. Refer to the Mopar Parts Catalog for the
required replacement hose clamp.
(3) Install the hose clamps on the power steering
fluid hoses.
(4) Install power steering fluid hoses on the power
steering fluid cooler. (Fig. 43). Be sure hose clamps
are installed on hose past the upset bead on the
power steering oil cooler.
(5) Using Crimper, Hose Clamp, Special Tool
C-4124 properly crimp the clamps on the power
steering fluid hoses at the power steering oil cooler.
(6) Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires
are just off the ground.
(7) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(8) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(9) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops.
(10) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(11) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(12) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
RETAINING PIN INTERMEDIATE NUT SHAFT
POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER LINES
REMOVE
(1) Remove the intermediate steering shaft coupler
(Fig. 45) from the steering gear shaft.
Fig. 45 Intermediate Shaft Coupler Attachment To
Steering Gear
(2) Siphon as much power steering fluid as possi-
ble from the power steering fluid reservoir.
(3) Raise the vehicle using a frame contact type
hoist or supported as required using jack stands. See
Hoisting in the Lubrication and Maintenance group
of this service manual for the required hoisting or
jacking procedure to be used for this vehicle.
(4) Remove the left front wheel/tire.
(5) Remove the front fascia and the grill as an
assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper/
Fascia in Group 13 of this service manual for the
proper procedure.
(6) Remove the hose clamps (Fig. 46) from the
power steering fluid hoses. Drain power steering
fluid from the hoses and the power steering fluid
cooler.
(7) Remove the bracket attaching the power steer-
ing fluid cooler lines to the left front frame rail (Fig.
47).
(8) Lower the front suspension crossmember. Refer
to the steering gear service procedures in this group
of the service manual for the required procedure for
the removal of the front suspension crossmember.
(9) Remove the clip (Fig. 48) holding the power
steering fluid cooler lines together.
(10) Remove the hose clamp (Fig. 48) attaching the
power steering fluid return hose from the engine,
(Fig. 48) to the power steering fluid cooler lines.
(11) Remove the power steering fluid return hose
(Fig. 49) from the power steering gear.
(12) Remove the power steering fluid cooler lines
from the routing clip on the left front frame rail (Fig.
47).
STEERING BRAKE P EDAL SHAFT GEAR COUPLER
PINCH BOLT
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