Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
6. Remove power steering pressure hose routing bracket from the power steering return hose routing bracket on rear of engine. Then remove the bolt
attaching the power steering pressure hose routing bracket to the cylinder head.
7. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle. The power steering return hose is removed from the bottom of the engine compartment.
Installation
1. Install power steering return hose on vehicle. Power steering return hose is installed from the bottom of the vehicles engine compartment using the
reverse steps of removal.
2. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean all open power steering hose ends, and the power steering gear port.
3. Install a new O-ring on the power steering return hose to steering gear fitting.
4. Lubricate O-ring using fresh clean power steering fluid.
5. Install power steering return hose, on steering gear and loosely, install tube nut into steering gear. Then using a crow foot, tighten the power
steering pressure hose tube nut to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: Hoses must remain away from exhaust system, vehicle components and unfriendly surfaces causing possible damage to power
steering hoses.
6. Correctly route power steering return hose up to the power steering fluid reservoir, avoiding tight bends or kinking of the hose.
