300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump
Initial Operation
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION
CAUTION: The fluid level should be checked with engine off to prevent injury from moving components. Use only Mopar Power Steering Fluid. Do
not use automatic transmission fluid. Do not overfill.
Wipe the power steering fluid reservoir and filler cap clean. Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir. The power steering fluid level
should be between MAX. COLD and MIN. COLD when the fluid is at a normal ambient temperature of approximately 32 - 43 °C (90 - 110 °F).
1. Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes.
2. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
3. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
4. Raise the front wheels off the ground.
5. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops for less than 2 seconds at a time.
6. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
7. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel 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 vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
10. Lower the vehicle.
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Before proceeding, review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS found under Service Precautions.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery ground cable from the ground stud on the shock tower and isolate the ground cable by installing the cable isolator on the
ground stud.
NOTE: The following step should be done to prevent excessive spilling of power steering fluid when the power steering fluid lines are removed
from the power steering pump.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle.
