Dodge Durango (HB). Manual — part 1148

INSTALLATION

RETURN HOSE

1. Install the return hose to the vehicle.

2. Reconnect the return hose (4) at the cooler (5).

3. Reconnect the return hose (4) at the gear (2).

Tighten the hose to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).

4. Route the return hose to the crossmember and

secure.

5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

6. Refill the power steering system, (Refer to 19 -

STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

PRESSURE HOSE

1. Install the pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.

2. Reconnect the pressure hose (3) at the pump (1).

Tighten the hose to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).

3. Reconnect the return hose (4) to the gear (2).

Tighten the hose to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).

4. Reconnect the pressure hose (3) at the gear (2).

Tighten the hose to 38 N·m (28 ft. lbs.).

5. Connect the pressure hose (3) to the crossmember

retainer.

6. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

7. Refill the power steering system, (Refer to 19 -

STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

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PUMP

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PULLEY

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not reuse the old power steering
pump pulley it is not intended for reuse. A new
pulley must be installed if removed.

1. Remove the power steering pump assembly, (Refer

to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL).

2. Remove the pulley (2) from the pump (1) using

(OTC

T

7185) power steering pulley removal tool (3)

or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not reuse the old power steering
pump pulley it is not intended for reuse. A new
pulley must be installed if removed.

1. Replace the pulley if it’s bent, cracked, or loose.

2. Install the pulley (2) on the pump (1) using (OTC

T

7771) power steering pulley installation tool (3) or
equivalent making sure it is flush with the end of
the shaft. Ensure the tool and pulley remain
aligned with the pump shaft.

3. Install the power steering pump assembly, (Refer to

19 - STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).

4. Run engine until warm (5 min.) and note any belt

chirp. If chirp exists, move pulley outward approxi-
mately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.). If noise increases, press
on 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). Be careful that pulley
does not contact mounting bolts.

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PUMP

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RESERVOIR

REMOVAL

1. Remove the power steering pump (Refer to 19 -

STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL).

2. With the pump on the bench drain the rest of the

fluid out into a container.

3. Remove the two bolts and separate the reservoir

from the pump body.

INSTALLATION

1. Install a new o-ring on the port of the reservoir.

2. Install the reservoir on the pump body.

3. Install the two bolts securing the reservoir to the

body and tighten.

4. Install the power steering pump (Refer to 19 -

STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).

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