Power Steering And Vacuum Pump; Message Center Lights - Brake System; Service Brakes Dodge Turbo Diesel - Dodge D250 1990 Service Manual

Power Steering and Vacuum Pump
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Service Brakes
DODGE Turbo Diesel
Power Steering and Vacuum Pump
The vacuum pump and power steering pump is one assembly
which is driven from a common shaft from the front gear train.
To service either pump, the complete assembly must be
removed from the front gear housing.
Power Steering Pump .
Caution: Be sure the pump is not low on fluid.
^g^>lf the steering becomes hard to turn, either continuously or
intermittently, the power steering pump could be at fault.
Reference the "Power Steering Pump" section of the 1989
Service Manual for the Rear Wheel Drive Trucks D&W 150-350
Ramcharger, for diagnostic and service procedures.
CUMMINS
TURBO DIESEL
LOW
FUEL
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
BRAKE (B CD
WATER IN FUEL
WAIT TO START
ANTI-LOCK
Message Center Lights - Brake System
The engine warning light panel on the dash contains five
warning indicator lights: Brake, Water in Fuel, Wait to Start,
Anti-Lock, and Low Fuel.
The Brake light is connected to a sensor that monitors vacuum
in the brake booster system. The Brake light when lit indicates
LOW VACUUM. If this light is lit, the brake system must be
serviced.
Note: The brake light will also be activated when the parking
brake is on or there is a hydraulic brake failure.
Vacuum Pump
The vacuum pumps provides vacuum for the brake booster,
dash controllers, etc..