Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Power Steering Pump: Description and Operation
PUMP
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission fluid or equivalent is to be used in the power steering system. No other power steering or
automatic transmission fluid is to be used in the system. Damage may result to the power steering pump and system if any other fluid is used, and do
not overfill.
The pump is connected to the steering gear via the pressure hose and the return hose. The pump shaft has a pressed-on pulley that is belt driven by the
crankshaft pulley.
All vehicles are equipped with a power steering fluid cooler.
NOTE: Power steering pumps are not interchangeable with pumps installed on other vehicles.
OPERATION
Hydraulic pressure is provided for the power steering gear by the belt driven power steering pump. The power steering pumps are constant flow rate
and displacement, vane-type pumps.