Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 610

POWER POWER PUMP BRACKET STEERING STEERING DRIVE BELT PUMP BREAKER BAR
BANJO BOLT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
drive belt tension. See Accessory Drive Belts in
Group 7 Cooling System of this service manual for
the correct drive belt tension specification. When cor-
rect drive belt tension is obtained torque the 2 bolts
at the power steering pump cast mounting bracket
(Fig. 24) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.). Then torque the front
power steering pump mounting bracket bolt (Fig. 25)
to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 27 Setting Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
(6) Install power steering supply hose on power
steering pump suction fitting (Fig. 22). Install hose
clamp on hose, being sure hose clamp is installed on
hose past upset bead on power steering pump tube.
(7) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean all open
power steering hose ends, and power steering pump
fittings.
(8) Install a new O-ring on the end of the power
steering pressure hose banjo fitting (Fig. 28).
Fig. 28 O-Ring Installed On Power Steering Hose
Banjo Fitting
POWER STEERING PRESSURE O-RING SQUARE OPENING ADJUST POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE BANJO FITTING
Tension
O-RING
(9) Install a new O-ring (Fig. 29) on power steering
fluid pressure hose banjo fitting bolt.
Fig. 29 O-Ring Installed On Banjo Fitting Bolt
(10) Lubricate both O-rings using fresh clean
power steering fluid.
(11) Install banjo bolt into the power steering pres-
sure hose banjo fitting.
(12) Attach power steering pressure hose on outlet
fitting of the power steering pump (Fig. 21).
(13) Position locating pin on power steering pres-
sure hose banjo fitting so it is against power steering
pump mounting bracket (Fig. 21). While holding
locating pin against power steering pump bracket,
torque pump end Banjo bolt to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use Mopar , Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(14) Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid
level.
(15) Connect negative cable back on negative post
of battery.
(16) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(17) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above pro-
cedure until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine.
(18) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(19) Start engine, then slowly turn steering wheel
right and left several times until lightly contacting
the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
(20) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(21) Lower the vehicle. Start engine again and
turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(22) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
BOLT BANJO FITTING
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
HOSE BANJO FITTING
STEERING 19 - 21