Power steering pressure hose replacement

REMOVE 1.Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose Power Steering Hose At Steering Gear from the power steering gear. Let power steering fluid drain from hose. 2.Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the outlet fitting of the power steering pump Power Steering Hose At Power Steering Pump Let power steering fluid drain from hose. 3.If vehicle is equipped with a 3.5-liter engine, disconnect power steering pressure hose from routing clip at generator 4.Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle. 5.Discard O-ring at end of tube and/or the washer seal. INSTALL 1.Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose ends, power steering pump and steering gear ports. 2.Install new O-rings and/or washer seals on the ends of the power steering hoses. Lubricate O-rings or washer seals using fresh clean power steering fluid. 3.Install the power steering fluid pressure hose into the outlet fitting of the power steering pump Power Steering Hose At Power Steering Pump Do not tighten power steering pressure hose to power steering pump fitting at this time. 4.Route the power steering pressure hose through the routing bracket on the engine assembly. 5.Install power steering pressure hose into pressure port of power steering gear Power Steering Hose At Steering Gear Tighten the power steering pressure hose to steering gear fitting to a torque of 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.) CAUTION: On 3.5 ltr engine applications, correct orientation of power steering pressure hose at power steering pump must be maintained. Be sure power steering hose is installed in orientation clip Power Steering Pressure Hose Routing Clip 3.5 Ltr at generator, prior to tightening tube fitting. This will maintain the required clearance between the power steering pressure hose and the cam on the throttle body. 6.Route power steering pressure hose at power steering pump so it is not in contact with any engine or body components Power Steering Hose At Power Steering Pump Tighten the power steering pressure hose fitting to a torque of 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.) 7.Start engine and turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in system. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect system for leaks. See Checking Fluid Level CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar®, Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent. 8.If required fill the remote power steering pump fluid reservoir to the correct fluid level.