Diagnosis And Testing - Speed Proportional Power Steering; Specifications; Power Steering Fastener Torque - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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STEERING (Continued)
** NOTE: To evaluate this condition, it may be nec-
essary to disconnect the coupling at the base of the
steering column. Turn the steering wheel and feel or
listen for internal rubbing in steering column. To
avoid damaging the column clockspring, note the
following. Before disconnecting coupling, place
tires in the straight-ahead position and center steer-
ing wheel. Once disconnected, DO NOT rotate
POWER STEERING FLUID
CONDITION
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH
VISIBLE LEAK.
AERATED FLUID.
RESERVOIR FLUID
OVERFLOW AND FLUID
THAT IS MILKY IN COLOR
* NOTE: Extremely cold temperatures may cause
power steering fluid aeration if the power steering
fluid level is low.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SPEED
PROPORTIONAL POWER STEERING
Electronic diagnosis of the variable-effort speed-
proportional power steering system is done using the
DRBIII scan tool. Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information to properly test and diagnosis this steer-
ing system.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Loose power steering hose
fittings.
2. Damaged or missing fitting seal,
gasket, or O-ring.
3. Power steering fluid cooler
leaking.
4. Power steering pump or power
steering gear leaking.
1. Low fluid level.*
2. Air leak between power steering
fluid reservoir and pump.
3. Cracked power steering pump
housing.
1. Water contamination.
steering wheel more than one revolution in either
direction and place steering wheel in original loca-
tion before reconnecting coupling. If this position is
lost, the steering column clockspring must be
recentered following the procedure found within the
procedure for steering column installation in the
steering column section.
1. Tighten the fitting to its specified torque.
2. Replace as necessary.
3. Replace power steering fluid cooler.
4. Repair or replace the leaking component
as required.
1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to
proper level.
2. Inspect for proper sealing. Replace the
power steering pump (with reservoir).
3. Replace the power steering pump.
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the
system. Flush the system with fresh clean
power steering fluid, drain, then refill to the
proper level.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER STEERING FASTENER TORQUE

DESCRIPTION
Gear Mounting Bolts
Hose Tube Nuts
Pump Discharge Fitting
Pump Mounting Bolts
Reservoir Mounting bolt -
2.7L Pulley Side
Reservoir Mounting bolts -
2.7L Rear
Reservoir Mounting Screws
- 3.5L
Tie Rod Adjuster Pinch bolt
Tie Rod Steering Arm Nut
Tie Rod Steering Gear Bolt
STEERING 19 - 9
CORRECTION
Ft.
N·m
Lbs.
58 43
47 35
84 62
28 21
13 10
24 18
12 9
38 28
37 27
100 74
In.
Lbs.
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250
115
212
105
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