(8) Remove the power steering fluid cooler from
the radiator lower crossmember.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the power steering fluid cooler on the
radiator lower crossmember.
(2) Install the 2 nuts (Fig. 31) attaching the power
steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmem-
ber. Tighten the attaching nuts to a torque of 10 N·m
(89 in. lbs.)
(3) Install the air dam on the radiator lower sup-
port. Attach the air dam to the radiator lower sup-
port using new retaining clips.
(4) Install power steering fluid hoses (Fig. 29) and
(Fig. 28) on the power steering fluid cooler.. Be sure
hose clamps are installed on hose past the
upset bead on the power steering oil cooler.
(5) 300M only - Reinstall front fascia.
(6) Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires
are just off the ground.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid.
Use only the proper Mopar Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent when filling the power steering fluid res-
ervoir.
(7) Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Opera-
tion procedure which can be found in the Power
Steering Pump section of this group to properly refill
and bleed power steering system.
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER STEERING FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Power Steering Gear:
Crossmember Bolts ........ 58N·m(43ft.lbs.)
Tie Rod Steering Arm Nut . . . 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod Steering Gear Bolt . . 82 N·m (60 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod Adjuster Pinch bolt . . 38 N·m (28 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering Fluid Hoses:
Hose Tube Nuts ........... 47N·m(35ft.lbs.)
Power Steering Pump:
Discharge Fitting .......... 84N·m(62ft.lbs.)
Mounting Bolts .......... 28N·m(250 in. lbs.)
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir:
Mounting Bolt-2.7L Pulley Side ........ 13N·m
(115 in. lbs.)
Mounting Bolts-2.7L Rear . . 24 N·m (212 in. lbs.)
Mounting Screw-3.2L/3.5L . 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING
Power Steering Analyzer 6815
Adapters, Power Steering Analyzer 6893
19 - 18 STEERING LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)