Installation - Reservoir (3.5L Engine) - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

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RESERVOIR (Continued)
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - RESERVOIR (2.7L ENGINE)
(1) Lubricate the O-ring seal on the power steering
fluid reservoir (Fig. 45) with fresh clean power steer-
ing fluid.
Fig. 45 Reservoir O-Ring Seal
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - O-RING
(2) Install the power steering fluid reservoir on the
power steering pump (Fig. 43). The reservoir is
installed on the pump by pressing the nipple of the
reservoir straight into the pump without twisting or
rotating the reservoir.
(3) Install and securely tighten the three bolts
mounting the power steering fluid reservoir to the
power steering pump. Tighten bolt on pulley side to
13 N·m (115 in. lbs.). Tighten bolts on rear to 24 N·m
(212 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the power steering pump on the engine.
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION)

INSTALLATION - RESERVOIR (3.5L ENGINE)

(1) Install the power steering fluid reservoir into
the mounting bracket. Be sure the retaining tab on
the bracket is holding the reservoir in the bracket.
Fasten screw to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Install the power steering return hose onto the
nipple on the side of the power steering fluid reser-
voir. Install the power steering fluid supply hose
going to the power steering pump, on the bottom nip-
ple of the power steering fluid reservoir. Install the
hose clamps, being sure they are past the hose reten-
tion beads on reservoir nipples.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Fill the power steering pump reservoir to cor-
rect fluid level. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/
FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(6) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level and inspect sys-
tem for leaks.
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