Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
10. Install a 1/2 inch breaker bar in the square adjusting hole in the front power steering pump mounting bracket. Then using breaker bar rotate power
steering pump to obtain the correct drive belt tension. When correct drive belt tension is obtained first tighten the bottom 2 adjusting slot bolts at the
power steering pump cast mounting bracket to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Then tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket top pivot
bolt to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Access to tighten and torque the bolt is through the wheel speed sensor cable routing hole.
11. Install power steering supply hose on power steering pump suction fitting. Install hose clamp on hose, being sure hose clamp is installed on hose
past upset bead on power steering pump tube.
12. Position power steering pressure hose in outlet fitting of power steering pump, so hose is not contacting the pulley of power steering pump drive
belt. The tighten tube nut to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
13. Install heat shield on hydraulic control unit for the antilock brake system.
