Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
7.
Lower vehicle so the vehicle tires are not contacting the ground.
8.
Remove and replace the power steering reservoir (p/n 04743012AA) using the procedure outlined in the 2002 Service Manual or the MDS2,
Section 19, Steering, Pump, Reservoir - Power Steering Fluid.
9.
For proper fluid fill and bleeding air from the power steering system:
a.
Fill the power steering reservoir to the top of the fill range using Mopar power steering fluid (ATF+4) p/n 05013458AA.
b.
With the engine OFF and the vehicles tires off the ground, slowly turn the steering wheel back and forth (lock to lock) slowly 20 times to
force fluid into the steering gear.
c.
Fill the power steering reservoir to the top of the fill range.
d.
Start engine and let run for a few seconds, then turn oft engine.
e.
Check fluid level and add if necessary.
f.
Start engine, and slowly turn the steering wheel lightly contacting the left and right stops.
g.
Stop the engine and check fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
h.
Lower vehicle, start engine and slowly turn steering wheel lock-to-lock.
I.
Stop engine and check fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
j.
If fluid is extremely foamy, allow vehicle to stabilize a few minutes, then repeat steps "i" and "j" until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine and turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.
10.
Inform the vehicle owner/operator that a steering vibration may be noted for a few hundred miles until the air is completely removed from the
steering system.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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