Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1375

19 - 2 STEERING
STEERING (Continued)
Fig. 1 Power Steering Analyzer With Hoses Installed
1 - OUTLET
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6815
3 - INLET
cial Tool 6713 (in 6815 kit) on Pressure Hose, Special
Tool 6905. Install Pressure Hose, Special Tool 6959,
in the outlet fitting on Power Steering Analyzer.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury, safety gog-
gles should be worn at all times when performing
any test procedures on the power steering system.
(2) Install the following adapters from Adapter
Set, Special Tool 6893 (Fig. 2), on the analyzer hose
ends:
Fig. 2 Power Steering Analyzer Adapters 6893
• Install Adapter Fitting, Special Tool 6844, on
Pressure Hose, Special Tool 6713.
• Install Adapter Fitting, Special Tool 6826, on
Pressure Hose, Special Tool 6959.
(3) Disconnect the power steering fluid pressure
hose from the power steering pump.
(4) Connect Adapter Fitting, Special Tool 6844,
attached to pressure hose from inlet (gauge end) of
Power Steering Analyzer to the pressure fitting on
the power steering pump.
(5) 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.
(6) Perform the following test procedure.
TEST PROCEDURE
(1) Check belt tension and adjust as necessary.
(2) Completely open valve on Power Steering Ana-
lyzer.
(3) Start engine and let idle long enough to circu-
late power steering fluid through the analyzer and
hoses, until the air is completely bled out of the fluid.
Shut off engine.
(4) Check power steering fluid level and add fluid
as necessary. Start engine again and let idle.
(5) The analyzer 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 345-552 kPa (50-80 psi). The flow
meter should read between 1.3 and 1.6 GPM.
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.
(6) Close valve fully three times and record high-
est pressure indicated each time. All th re e re a d -
in g s m u s t be a bo v e s p e c ific a tio n s a n d w ith in
345 k P a (50 p s i) o f e a c h o th e r.
NOTE: Power steering pump maximum relief pres-
sure is 8240 to 8920 kPa (1195 to 1293 psi.).
• Power steering pump pressure's are above spec-
ifications, but not within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each
other, replace pump.
• Pressure's are within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each
other, but below specifications, replace pump.
CAUTION: Do not force the pump to operate against
the stops for more than 2 to 4 seconds at a time
because pump damage will result.
(7) Completely open the valve on the Power Steer-
ing Analyzer. Turn the steering wheel to the extreme
left until the stop in the steering gear is met, then
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