Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Seal Replacement
NOTE: The power steering pump does not require removal from the engine for removal and replacement of the flow control valve fitting O-Ring.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from power steering pump pressure fitting.
2. Remove the power steering pump discharge/ flow control valve fitting from the power steering pump housing. Use care to prevent the flow control
valve and spring from sliding out of the discharge/flow control valve fitting.
3. Remove and discard O-ring seal from fitting.
INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, clean and install flow control valve and spring in pump housing bore.
2. Install new O-ring seal on fitting.
3. Install the discharge/flow control valve fitting into the power steering pump. Tighten the discharge/flow control valve to a torque of 75 Nm (65 ft.
lbs.).
4. Install power steering fluid pressure hose on flow control valve fitting. Tighten the tube nut to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
