Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
7. Install power steering return hose routing bracket on rear of cylinder head and securely tighten bolt. Then install the power steering pressure hose
routing bracket on the return hose routing bracket and securely tighten attaching bolt.
CAUTION: When installing the front suspension crossmember, it must be installed back in the same location on the vehicle's body as when it
was originally installed when the vehicle was built.
8. Raise the front suspension crossmember and steering gear back up into the vehicle.
9. Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Care must be used when installing power steering fluid return hose on power steering fluid reservoir. If excessive force is used when
trying to install hose on nipple of power steering fluid reservoir, nipple can be broken off the reservoir.
10. Install power steering return hose on power steering fluid reservoir fitting. Install hose clamp on power steering return hose at power steering fluid
reservoir. Be sure hose clamp is installed on return hose past upset bead on power steering fluid reservoir.
11. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
12. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
13. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
14. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
15. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
16. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
17. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
18. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
19. After hose is installed, check for leaks at all hose connections.
