Diagnosis And Testing - Speed Proportional Power Steering; Specifications; Power Steering Fastener Torque - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

19 - 10 STEERING
STEERING (Continued)
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.
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
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
LH
In.
Lbs.
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250
115
212
105
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