Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 915

3. Install the serpentine belt (2).

4. Install the air inlet tube.

5. Install the air cleaner box. Refer to INSTALLATION .

PULLEY - GAS ENGINE

Fig. 132: Identifying Pump, Pulley & Installation Tool
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1. Replace the pulley (2) if it's bent, cracked, or loose.

2. Install the pulley (2) on the pump (1) using (OTC ® 7771) power steering pulley installation tool or

equivalent (3) 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 air box assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .

4. Install power steering belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .

5. Install the fan shroud.

6. Install the washer/coolant reservoir assembly.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the old power steering pump pulley it is not intended for

reuse. A new pulley must be installed if removed.

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7. Install air cleaner housing. Refer to INSTALLATION .

RESERVOIR

DESCRIPTION

RESERVOIR

Fig. 133: Fluid Reservoir
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Only the diesel engine reservoir (1) is serviced separately. The 3.7L & 4.0L power steering reservoirs are not
serviced separately from the pump.

REMOVAL

FLUID RESERVOIR - DIESEL

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Fig. 134: Identifying Reservoir, Power Steering Hoses & Reservoir
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1. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible.

2. Remove the power steering hoses (2).

3. Remove the bolt securing the reservoir (3) to the mounting bracket.

4. Remove the reservoir (1).

INSTALLATION

FLUID RESERVOIR - DIESEL

Fig. 135: Identifying Fluid Reservoir & Return Hoses
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1. Install the reservoir (1) to the mounting bracket.

2. Install and tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the hoses (2).

1 - FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - RETURN HOSES

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4. Refill the power steering fluid and check for leaks. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

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