Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 943

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POWER
STEERING
RESERVOIR
FLUID
MOUNTING BOLTS
JX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 52 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.5
Liter Engine
(7) Remove power steering fluid reservoir from
vehicle.
INSTALL
(1) Install power steering fluid reservoir on cylin-
der head. Install and securely tighten the power
steering fluid reservoir attaching bolts (Fig. 51) or
(Fig. 52).
(2) Install power steering fluid return and supply
hose, on power steering fluid reservoir fittings. Be
sure both hose clamps are installed on hose
past upset bead on power steering reservoir fit-
tings.
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Install power steering supply hose, on suction
fitting of the power steering pump. Be sure hose
clamp is installed on hose past upset bead on
power steering gear steel tube.
(5) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the
proper level.
(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.
POWER
SPECIAL TOOL C-4333
PUMP PULLEY
STEERING
OR C-4068
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE PULLEY
The power steering pump must be removed from
the vehicle for removal of the power steering pump
pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Removal in the
Power Steering Pump Service Procedures section in
this group of the service manual.
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Remove power steering pump from engine.
Refer to Power Steering Pump Removal in the Power
Steering Pump Service Procedures section in this
group of the service manual for required procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer on power steering
pump pulley or shaft to remove power steering
pump pulley. This will damage the pulley and the
power steering pump.
(2) Mount Puller, Special Tool C-4333 or C-4068 on
power steering pump pulley. Mount power steering
pump and puller in a vise (Fig. 53) to keep shaft of
power steering pump from turning when removing
pulley.
Fig. 53 Removing Pulley From Power Steering
Pump Shaft
(3) Remove the drive pulley from the shaft of the
power steering pump.
(4) Replace power steering pump pulley if bent,
cracked, or loose.
ASSEMBLE
CAUTION:
Do not hammer on power steering
pump pulley or shaft to remove power steering
pump pulley. This will damage the pulley and the
power steering pump.
VISE
STEERING
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