Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 914

Fig. 125: Identifying Cooler, Hose Clamps & Mounting Screws
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1. Install the hose to the vehicle.

2. Install the 3 push pins and install the front fascia into position.

3. Install the hose to the cooler (1) and reclamp (2) with a new hose crimp clamp.

Fig. 126: Identifying Return Hose Assembly & Routing Clip
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4. Install the return hose assembly routing clip (1).

Fig. 127: Identifying Reservoir & Return Hose
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5. Install a new hose clamp for the cooler to reservoir hose (2) to the reservoir (1).

6. Lower the vehicle.

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7. Fill and bleed power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

8. Inspect for leaks.

PRESSURE HOSE - DIESEL

Fig. 128: Identifying Pressure Line, Pump, Bracket Bolts & Gear
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1. Install the pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.

2. Install the pressure hose mounting bracket bolts (3) to the frame.

3. Install the pressure hose at the gear (4).

4. Install the pressure line (1) at the pump (2).

5. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION .

6. Refill the power steering fluid.

7. Bleed the power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

8. Check for leaks.

PULLEY

REMOVAL

PULLEY- GAS ENGINE

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Fig. 129: Removing Pulley
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1. Remove air cleaner housing. Refer to REMOVAL .

2. Remove the washer/coolant reservoir assembly.

3. Remove the fan shroud.

4. Remove power steering belt. Refer to REMOVAL .

5. Remove the pulley (2) from the pump using (OTC® 7185) power steering pulley removal tool or

equivalent (3).

PULLEY - DIESEL ENGINE

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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Fig. 130: Identifying Pulley, Serpentine Drive Belt, Bolts & Pump
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1. Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to REMOVAL .

2. Remove the air inlet tube.

3. Remove the serpentine drive belt (2).

4. Remove the three bolts (3) securing the pulley (1) to the pump (4).

INSTALLATION

PULLEY - DIESEL ENGINE

Fig. 131: Identifying Pulley, Serpentine Drive Belt, Bolts & Pump
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1. Install the pulley (1) to the pump shaft.

2. Install the three bolts (3) securing the pulley (1) to the pump (4). Tighten to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro