Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
9. Install a new O-ring on power steering fluid pressure hose banjo fitting bolt.
10. Lubricate both O-rings using fresh clean power steering fluid.
11. Install banjo bolt into the power steering pressure hose banjo fitting.
12. Attach power steering pressure hose on outlet fitting of the power steering pump.
13. Position locating pin on power steering pressure hose banjo fitting so it is against power steering pump mounting bracket. While holding locating
pin against power steering pump bracket, torque pump end Banjo bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar (R), Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
14. Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid level.
15. Connect negative cable back on negative post of battery.
16. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
17. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
18. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
19. Start engine, then slowly turn steering wheel right and left several times until lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
20. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
21. Lower the vehicle. Start engine again and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
22. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required
23. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
24. After power steering pump is installed, check for leaks at all hose connections and power steering pump fittings.
Removal
WARNING: Power steering oil, engine components and exhaust system may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine
with any loose or disconnected hoses, or allow hoses to touch hot exhaust manifold or catalyst.
The power steering pump removal procedure and pump and bracket fastener locations are the same for both engine applications used for this vehicle.
The front power steering pump bracket must be removed as an assembly with the power steering pump and removed from the pump after removing the
pulley from the power steering pump.
1. Remove battery cable from (-) negative post on battery.
