Town & Country AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2003)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Hose - Supply
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, review all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
1. Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Place an oil drain pan under vehicle to catch any draining power steering fluid.
4. Remove clamp attaching supply hose to power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect hose from reservoir.
5. Pull upward on hose routing clip releasing it from bracket on cylinder head cover.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove air cleaner housing to gain greater access to supply hose at power steering pump.
6. Remove clamp attaching supply hose to power steering pump. Disconnect hose from pump and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install supply hose onto supply fitting on power steering pump. Slide the hose clamp into position on fluid reservoir and attach it. Be sure hose
clamp in installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
2. Align routing clip located toward center of supply hose with hole in bracket on cylinder head cover and push into place.
3. Install supply hose onto reservoir. Slide the hose clamp into position on fluid reservoir and attach it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on
fluid reservoir fitting.
4. Fill and bleed power steering system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation Procedure.
5. Inspect system for leaks.