Durango 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump
Initial Operation
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING
COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid and do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level. The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is at normal temperature.
1. Turn steering wheel all the way to the left
2. Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two 2 minutes.
3. Raise the front wheels off the ground.
4. Slowly turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock 20 times with the engine off while checking the fluid level.
NOTE: Vehicles with long return lines or oil coolers turn wheel 40 times.
5. Start the engine. With the engine idling maintain the fluid level.
6. Lower the front wheels and let the engine idle for two minutes.
7. Turn the steering wheel in both direction and verify power assist and quiet operation of the pump.
If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the procedure.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
2. Remove return hose from the pump reservoir and drain the pump.
3. Remove power steering pressure switch connector and remove pressure line from the bottom of the pump.
4. Remove the oil cooler mounting bolt from the pump bracket if equipped.
a. Remove 3 pump mounting bolts through pulley access holes.
INSTALLATION
1. Align the pump with the mounting holes in the left cylinder head.
2. Install 3 pump mounting bolts through the pulley access holes. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the oil cooler to the pump bracket if equipped. Install the oil cooler mounting bolt.
4. Install the pressure line and return hose to the pump. Tighten the pressure line to 35 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
5. Install power steering pressure switch connector.
6. Install the serpentine drive belt.
7. Fill the power steering pump and perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation.
See: Initial Operation
