Pump Leakage Diagnosis; Power Steering Pump - Initial Operation; Pump Steering Pump Removal And Installation; Pump Reservoir - 2.5L Removal And Installation - Jeep 200 Cherokee Service Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

PUMP LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS

SERVICE PROCEDURES

POWER STEERING PUMP - INITIAL
OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID
CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM MOVING COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid
and do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is
at normal ambient temperature.
(1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
(2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds
then turn engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(5) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left,
lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
(6) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
LEVEL SHOULD BE
(8) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(9) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky look-
ing, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and
repeat the procedure.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PUMP
NOTE: The power steering pump is mounted in the
same position on LHD and RHD vehicles. On 4.0L
RHD vehicles the front bracket is different. The ser-
vice procedures are the same.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove serpentine drive belt, refer to Group 7
Cooling.
(2) Remove pressure and return hoses from pump,
and drain pump.
(3) Remove 3 pump mounting bolts through pulley
access holes.
(4) Loosen the 3 pump bracket bolts (Fig. 3) and
(Fig. 4).
(5) Tilt pump downward and remove from engine.
(6) Remove pulley from pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install pulley on pump.
(2) Install pump on engine.
(3) Tighten pump bracket bolts to 47 N·m (35 ft.
lbs.).
(4) Install 3 pump mounting bolts and tighten to
27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the pressure and return hoses to pump.
(6) Install drive belt, refer to Group 7 Cooling.
(7) Add power steering fluid and perform Power
Steering Pump Initial Operation.
PUMP RESERVOIR-2.5L
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hoses from the bottom of the res-
ervoir and drain the reservoir.
(2) Remove the push-in fastener from the top of
the fan shroud.
(3) Slide reservoir up off the fan shroud.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide reservoir down onto fan shroud.
(2) Install the push-in fastener in the top of fan
shroud.
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