Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power
steering components can result.
NOTE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the engine accessory drive belt.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line fitting from the power steering pump adapter.
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Discard the Teflon O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the 2 power steering pressure line bracket-to-reservoir bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the 2 power steering pressure line bracket-to-cylinder head bolts.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
6. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. CAUTION: Whenever the power steering lines are disconnected from the steering gear, new O-rings seals must be installed.
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate, disconnect and remove the power steering pressure line from the steering
gear.
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Discard the O-ring seals and bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. To install, reverse removal procedure.
10. CAUTION: Whenever a line fitting with an O-ring seal is disconnected, new O-ring seals must be installed.