Chrysler 300M, Dodge Interpid. Manual - part 295
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RESERVOIR (2.7L ENGINE)
The 2.7 liter engine uses a power steering fluid
reservoir that is integral to the power steering pump.
To replace the power steering fluid reservoir used on
this power steering pump the power steering pump
will need to be removed from the engine.
(1) Remove the power steering pump from the
engine.
(Refer
to
19
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STEERING/PUMP
-
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the 3 bolts (Fig. 42) mounting the
power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering
pump.
(3) Separate the power steering fluid reservoir
from the power steering pump (Fig. 43). The reser-
voir is separated from the power steering pump by
pulling it straight out of the pump.
REMOVAL - RESERVOIR (3.5L ENGINE)
(1) Remove the cap and siphon as much fluid as
possible out of the reservoir (Fig. 44).
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(3) Remove the power steering return hose from
the side of the power steering fluid reservoir. Remove
the power steering fluid supply hose going to the
power steering pump from the bottom of the power
steering fluid reservoir. Let power steering fluid
drain from hoses and reservoir.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Remove the power steering fluid reservoir from
the mounting bracket by rotating the rear of the res-
ervoir toward the engine and out of the bracket.
Fig. 42 Fluid Reservoir To Pump Mounting
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - POWER STEERING PUMP
4 - MOUNTING BOLT
Fig. 43 Fluid Reservoir Removal/Installation
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - POWER STEERING PUMP
Fig. 44 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (3.5L
Engine)
1 - SPEED CONTROL SERVO
2 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
LH
PUMP
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RESERVOIR (Continued)