Avenger L4-2.4L (2009)
1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.See: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir/Service and Repair/Reservoir, Power Steering Pump - Removal
3. Remove the coolant recovery bottle. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant Reservoir/Service and Repair/Coolant Recovery
Bottle - Removal
4. Raise and support the vehicle. See: Maintenance
5. If equipped, remove the belly pan below the engine.
6. Remove the lower fascia valance.
7. Remove the return hose (1) at the return tube (2). If equipped with a screw-clamp, be sure to save the original clamp for reinstallation.
8. Remove the hose clamps (5) attaching the fluid return hoses (7) to the power steering fluid cooler line (4). Separate the return hoses from the
cooler line.
9. Remove the return hose routing clamp screws (3) securing the return hose (7) to the frame rail.
10. Remove the return hose routing clamp screw (6) securing the return hose (7) to the frame rail.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the return hose routing clamp screw (1) securing the return hose (7) to the body.
13. Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
Supply Hose
2.0L/2.4L ENGINE
NOTE: Before proceeding, See: Service Precautions .
1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
