Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Power Steering Pump: Description and Operation
The P-Series pump is used on this vehicle. The pump uses an integral reservoir.
Hydraulic pressure is provided for the power steering gear by the belt driven power steering pump. The power steering pump is a constant flow rate and
displacement, vane-type pump.
The pump is connected to the steering gear via the pressure hose and the return hose. The pump shaft has a pressed-on pulley that is belt driven by the
crankshaft pulley.
Trailer tow option vehicles are equipped with a power steering pump oil cooler. The oil cooler is mounted to the radiator support.
NOTE: Power steering pumps are not interchangeable with pumps installed on other vehicles.
