Chrysler Vehicle User Manual page 1110

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STEERING
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHARTS . . . 2
STEERING
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: MOPAR ATF+4 is to be used in the
power steering system. No other power steering or
automatic transmission fluid is to be used in the
system. Damage may result to the power steering
pump and system if any other fluid is used, and do
not overfill.
The power steering system has a hydraulic pump.
The pump is a constant flow rate and displacement
vane-type pump. The pump reservoir on the 4.0L
engine is mounted to the pump body (Fig. 1)& (Fig.
2). The 2.4L engine has a remote pump reservoir
mounted to the fan shroud (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 POWER STEERING GEAR & PUMP - 4.0L
1 - POWER STEERING GEAR
2 - PRESSURE HOSE
3 - POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
4 - POWER STEERING PUMP
5 - RETURN HOSE
STEERING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
STEERING FLOW AND PRESSURE . . . . . . . . 4
COLUMN
GEAR
LINKAGE
PUMP
The steering gear used is a straight ratio recircu-
lating ball type gear. A tilt and non-tilt column pro-
vide steering input.
Fig. 2 RHD POWER STEERING HOSES
1 - PRESSURE HOSE
2 - RETURN HOSE
3 - MOUNTING BRACKETS
4 - STEERING GEAR
STEERING
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