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Fig. 3: Hand Vacuum Pump On Reservoir 1. Check the fluid level. As measured on the side of the reservoir, the level should indicate between MAX and MIN when the fluid is at normal ambient temperature. Adjust the fluid level as necessary. See 2. Tightly insert Power Steering Cap Adapter (4), Special Tool 9688, into the mouth of the reservoir (3). 3. Attach Hand Vacuum Pump (2), Special Tool C-4207 or equivalent, with reservoir (1) attached, to the Power Steering Cap Adapter (4). 4. Using Hand Vacuum Pump (2), apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in. Hg) of vacuum to the system for a minimum of three minutes. 5. Slowly release the vacuum and remove the special tools. 6. Adjust the fluid level as necessary. Refer to step 1. 7. Repeat step 1 through step 6 until the fluid no longer drops when vacuum is applied. 8. Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel lock-to-lock three times. 9. Stop the engine and check for leaks at all connections. 10. Check for any signs of air in the reservoir and check the fluid level. If air is present, repeat the procedure as necessary. SPECIAL TOOLS STEERING COLUMN NOTE: Be sure the vacuum tool used in the following procedure is clean and free of CAUTION: Failure to use a the vacuum pump reservoir (1) may allow power steering fluid to be sucked into the hand vacuum pump. CAUTION: Do not run the engine while vacuum is applied to the power steering system. Damage to the power steering pump can occur. NOTE: When performing the following step make sure the vacuum level is NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel at the stops.
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro
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