Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Fluid Pressure Hose
WARNING: Power steering oil, engine parts and exhaust system may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine with
any loose or disconnected hoses. Do not allow hoses to touch hot exhaust manifold or catalyst.
NOTES:
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To service the power steering pressure hose on this vehicle, the front suspension crossmember and steering gear will need to be lowered away
from the body and frame of the vehicle. This is required for access to the power steering hose connections on the side of the steering gear.
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Service all power steering hoses with the vehicle raised on a hoist. Cap all open ends of hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
to prevent the entry of foreign material into the components.
REMOVE
1. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
CAUTION: When lowering the front suspension crossmember, its installed position on the vehicle's body must be marked on the crossmember
before it is lowered.
2. Lower the front suspension crossmember far enough to gain access to the high and low pressure ports on the steering gear.
3. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose at the power steering gear. Drain power steering fluid from power steering pump and hose through
open end of hose.
