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Gas Engine

Fig 1: Power Steering Pressure Hose
GC0082505Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

Before proceeding, refer to WARNING .

  1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  2. Remove the engine appearance cover.
  3. Remove the pressure Hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5).
  4. Remove the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) at the upper mount (8).
    Fig 2: Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt
    GC0084374Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. All except 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (1) at the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 3: Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt (2.4L All-Wheel-Drive)
    GC0098436Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (1) at the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 4: Return Hose At Return Tube
    GC0082526Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8. Remove the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).
    Fig 5: Return Hose, Pressure Hose & Steering Gear
    GC0084370Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the return tube (1) at the steering gear (3).
  10. Remove the pressure hose (2) at the steering gear (3).
    Fig 6: Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps To Crossmember
    GC0083855Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
  12. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.