RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Hoses - Installation
I.F.S. - Return Hose - Gear To Cooler
RETURN HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER
1. Install the return hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the return hose at the cooler.
3. Reconnect the return hose (1) at the gear. Tighten the hose to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Reattach the hose to the routing clip at the fan shroud.
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the power steering system. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair
I.F.S. - Pressure Hose
PRESSURE HOSE
NOTE: Be sure to align the pressure hose so it does not contact the fan shroud or the frame rail.
1. Install the pressure hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the pressure hose (2) at the gear. Tighten the hose to 32 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the pressure hose at the pump. Tighten the hose to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
5. Refill the power steering system. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair
I.F.S. - Return Hose - Reservoir To Cooler
RETURN HOSE - RESERVOIR TO COOLER
1. Install the return hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the return hose at the cooler.
3. Reattach the hose to the routing clip at the fan shroud.
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
5. Reconnect the return hose at the reservoir.
6. Refill the power steering system. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair
