Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
21. Connect negative cable back on negative post of battery.
22. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
23. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
24. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
25. Start engine, then slowly turn steering wheel right and left several times until lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
26. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
27. Lower the vehicle. Start engine again and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
28. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
29. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
30. After power steering pump is installed, check for leaks at all hose connections and power steering pump fittings.
Removal
WARNING: Power steering oil, engine components and exhaust system may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine
with any loose or disconnected hoses, or allow hoses to touch hot exhaust manifold or catalyst.
1. Remove battery cable from (-) negative post on battery and isolate cable.
2. Siphon as much power steering fluid as possible out of the remote power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove right front tire from vehicle.
5. Remove accessory drive splash shield from the right front wheel well.
6. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the pressure fitting on power steering pump. Let remaining power steering fluid drain out of the
power steering fluid supply hose, power steering pump and power steering fluid pressure hose. After power steering fluid has drained out of pump
and hose, install a cap on the power steering pressure hose and a plug in the power steering pump pressure fitting.
7. Remove hose clamp, attaching power steering fluid supply hose to the power steering pump suction fitting. Then remove power steering fluid
supply hose from fitting. Install a cap on suction fitting of power steering pump.
