Challenger V8-5.7L (2010)
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Install the power steering pressure hose at the pump pressure port. Tighten the tube nut to 24 ft.lbs. (32 N.m).
21. Install the power steering pressure hose routing bracket bolt to the engine mount. Tighten the bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m).
22. Continue with Section I. Fill and Bleed the Power Steering Hydraulic System.
CAUTION:
If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, power steering pump failure could result.
C. Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose (JC/JS Models W/2.7L Engine
NOTE:
The following procedure is required if the power steering pressure hose required replacement per the inspection in Section "A."
1. Open the hood and remove the power steering reservoir cap.
2. Using a suction gun, siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Clean any dirt from the return hose at the return tube.
5. Remove the return hose at the return tube and allow any fluid in the hose to drain into a catch pan (Figure 6).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a screw-clamp, be sure to save the original clamp.
6. Using Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) and compressed air, clean the area around the power steering pump where the tube nut screws into
the power steering pump.
CAUTION:
Failure to clean the area around the power steering pump tube nut at the power steering pump could allow dirt to enter the power steering
hydraulic system during power steering pressure hose replacement.
7. Unscrew the tube nut at the power steering pump and then remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
