Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump
Initial Operation
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING PUMP - INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING
COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid and do not overfill. Wipe filler cap clean, then
check the fluid level. The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is at normal ambient temperature.
1. Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
2. Raise the front wheels off the ground.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
4. Check the fluid level add if necessary.
5. Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
6. Stop the engine and check the fluid level and refill as required.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
7. If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the procedure.
8. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with the 2.4L, Do not reuse the old power steering pump pulley it is not intended for reuse. A new pulley must be
installed if removed.
1. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible.
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
3. Remove the power steering high pressure hose at the pump using care not to remove the flow control valve.
4. Remove the return hose at the pump.
5. Remove the two nuts securing the wire loom behind the pump bracket.
6. Remove the three bolts securing the pump to the bracket through the holes in the pulley.
7. Remove the pump from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the pump to the vehicle.
2. Install the three bolts securing the pump to the engine. Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the two nuts securing the wire loom to the pump bracket.
4. Install the power steering pressure and supply hoses.
