Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 480

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STEERING (Continued)
Fig. 3 Pressure Hose Connection To Power Steering
Pump (2.7L Engine)
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE
Fig. 4 Pressure Hose Connection To Power Steering
Pump (/3.5L Engine)
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP
2 - POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE
(6) Connect vehicle power steering fluid pressure
hose to Adapter Fitting, Special Tool 6826, which
should be already installed in the outlet hose (valve
end) of Power Steering Analyzer.
(7) Completely open valve on Power Steering Ana-
lyzer.
(8) Start engine and let idle long enough to circulate
power steering fluid through the analyzer and hoses,
until the air is out of the fluid. Shut off engine.
(9) Check power steering fluid level and add fluid
as necessary. Start engine again and let idle.
(10) Gauge should read below 862 kPa (125 psi), if
above, inspect the hoses for restrictions and repair as
necessary. The initial pressure should be in the range
of 345-862 kPa (50-125 psi).
Fig. 5 Analyzer Connected To Power Steering Pump
(2.7L Engine)
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE
Fig. 6 Analyzer Connected To Power Steering Pump
(/3.5L Engine)
1 - POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE
2 - POWER STEERING PUMP
CAUTION: The following test procedure involves
testing maximum pump pressure output and flow
control valve operation. Do not leave valve closed
for more than five seconds as the pump could be
damaged.
(11) Close valve fully three times and record high-
est pressure indicated each time. All three read-
ings must be above specifications and within
345 kPa (50 psi) of each other.
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