Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 1074

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove power steering fluid return hose from
nipple on power steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 18) and
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 18 Power Steering Fluid Return Hose At
Reservoir 2.4 Liter
Fig. 19 Power Steering Fluid Return Hose At
Reservoir 2.5 Liter
(3) Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubri-
cation And Maintenance section in this manual, for
the required lifting procedure to be used for this
vehicle.
CAUTION: When lowering the front suspension
crossmember, its installed position on the vehicle's
body must be marked on the crossmember before it
is lowered. Use procedure for the removal and
replacement of the steering gear that is in this
group of the service manual for the required proce-
dure to locate and lower crossmember.
(4) Lower the front suspension crossmember far
enough to gain access to the high and low pressure
ports on the steering gear.
(5) Disconnect power steering fluid return hose at
power steering cooler line (Fig. 20). Drain power
steering fluid from hose.
Fig. 20 Power Steering Hose Connections At Cooler
(6) If vehicle is equipped with a 2.4 liter
engine, remove power steering pressure hose routing
bracket from the power steering return hose routing
bracket on rear of engine (Fig. 21). Then remove the
bolt (Fig. 21) attaching the power steering pressure
hose routing bracket to the cylinder head.
Fig. 21 2.4 Liter Power Steering Hose Routing
(7) If vehicle is equipped with a 2.5 liter
engine, remove the 2 routing brackets (Fig. 22)
attaching the power steering return hose to the
power steering pressure hose routing brackets.
(8) Remove the power steering return hose from
the vehicle. The power steering return hose is
removed from the bottom of the engine compartment.
INSTALL
(1) Install power steering return hose on vehicle.
Power steering return hose is installed from the bot-
STEERING 19 - 17
Lines