RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Power Steering Pump: Removal and Replacement
Power Steering Pump - Removal
DIESEL ENGINE
1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the serpentine belt.
CAUTION: Do not remove the fitting (2) on the pump that the high pressure hose screws into. The fitting may come loose unless it is backed up
using another wrench. If the fitting does come loose, it must be retightened before continuing. (57 - 67 Nm, 40 - 50 lb.ft.). If this fitting comes
out of the pump body, the internal spring and valve parts will fall out of the pump and they cannot be reinstalled properly. If this occurs the
pump needs to be replaced with a new pump.
3. Disconnect the return hose (3) at the reservoir.
4. Disconnect the pressure hose (4) at the pump.
5. Access to remove the three bolts securing the pump (1) to the cylinder head can be gained thru the pulley holes.
6. Loosen the pump bracket bolt (3) to the block.
7. Remove the power steering pump (1) from the bottom of the engine compartment.
Power Steering Pump - Installation
DIESEL ENGINE
1. Set the power steering pump (1) in place in the engine compartment from the bottom.
