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CAUTION: Use only Mopar T ATF+4 Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (MS-9602) in the power steering sys- (1) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the proper level, then let the fluid settle for at least two (2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds, then turn the engine off. (3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce- dure until the fluid level remains constant after run- (4) Raise the front wheels off the ground. wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel (6) Add power steering fluid if necessary. slowly from lock to lock. (8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required. (9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi- cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro- REMOVAL REMOVAL - 1.6L ENGINE The power steering pump is attached to the water pump as an assembly on the engine. To remove the REMOVAL - 2.0L/2.4L ENGINE NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING (1) Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir. (2) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE- (3) Remove the right front tire and wheel assem- bly. (4) Remove the screws fastening the front fascia to the reinforcement as necessary in order to access the (5) Remove the drive-belt splash shield fasteners (Fig. 4). Remove the shield. (6) Remove the accessory drive-belt from the A/C compressor and power steering pump. Refer to the (7) Remove the electrical connectors from the A/C compressor (Fig. 5). (8) Remove the four bolts fastening the A/C com- pressor to the engine (Fig. 5), then move the com- (9) Remove the pressure hose from the pump in the following fashion (Fig. 6) (Fig. 7): (a) Place a crowfoot wrench on a long extension onto the pressure hose tube nut at the pump. (b) Place a shop towel between the crowfoot and the pump pulley to avoid slipping and possibly (c) Unthread the tube nut from the pump. (10) Lower the vehicle. (Fig. 8). Fig. 4 Fascia And Splash Shield Fasteners 1 - FASCIA FASTENERS Fig. 5 A/C Compressor Mounting 1 - COMPRESSOR 19 - 38 PUMP PT PUMP (Continued) |